{"id":131,"date":"2021-01-19T17:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T17:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2021-02-03T17:28:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T17:28:02","slug":"what-it-feels-like-to-get-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/19\/what-it-feels-like-to-get-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondering What It Feels Like to Get Braces? Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/19\/what-it-feels-like-to-get-braces\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dentist_examining_patients_braces_during_appointment__.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist examining patient's braces during appointment\" class=\"wp-image-132\" width=\"289\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dentist_examining_patients_braces_during_appointment__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dentist_examining_patients_braces_during_appointment__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dentist_examining_patients_braces_during_appointment__-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, both metal braces and clear aligners have helped patients leave crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth in the past. However, if it has been years since you\u2019ve undergone orthodontic treatment or this is your first time, you may be wondering what it feels like to get braces. To help ease your concerns, keep reading for what to expect from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">your first appointment<\/a> to your final visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Day You Get Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your experience at your first visit largely depends on the type of braces you are getting. If you are opting for metal brackets and wires, then your teeth will be prepped, the glue will be applied, and the braces themselves will be anchored in place. On the other hand, if you are using a more discreet alternative, like Invisalign, then you will be given your first set of trays and your dental team will show you how to wear and care for them. Either way, you can expect to experience minimal to no discomfort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The First Week of Wearing Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although traditional braces and popular alternatives are distinct, they have one thing in common: they are designed to gradually shift your teeth into a more aesthetically pleasing position. As you adjust to the pressure being placed on your teeth, you can expect to experience low-grade, steady soreness. After all, that means your braces are working! Luckily, you can keep that aching feeling at bay by rinsing with warm saltwater, sticking to soft foods, and taking over-the-counter pain medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After Each Orthodontist Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your treatment plan takes a couple of months or a few years, your monthly appointments are crucial. To ensure you stay on track, your orthodontist will use these visits to configure your arch wires, provide you with the next set of aligners, attach elastic bands, and whatever else needs to be done to keep your teeth moving into the right position. Therefore, you can expect some discomfort in the days following your routine visits. Again, use the above tactics to stay comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Final Braces Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the six-month mark, your routine adjustments and consistent pressure from your braces will likely no longer phase you. After all the adjustments have been made or you have worked through your entire set of trays, it will be time to see your new and improved smile! To preserve your hard-earned results, you\u2019ll be given a retainer. Not only will this device keep your teeth in their new position, but it is completely comfortable as well \u2013 no soreness or discomfort at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to advancements in the field of orthodontics, you can get the smile you\u2019ve always wanted with minimal to no discomfort. If you\u2019ve been considering braces, contact your orthodontist today to schedule your appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/meet-your-orthodontist.html\">Dr. James Hart<\/a>, our entire team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/why-choose-us.html\">Hart Orthodontics<\/a> is united by our mission to provide each patient with custom treatment plans, superior customer service, and, of course, jaw-dropping smiles. Whether you need traditional orthodontics to correct a severe overbite or are interested in clear braces to address crowded or spaced-out teeth, you will find everything your smile needs through our doors. To learn more about your braces options, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/lets-get-started.html\">website<\/a> or give us a call at <strong>817-645-2432<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For decades, both metal braces and clear aligners have helped patients leave crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth in the past. However, if it has been years since you\u2019ve undergone orthodontic treatment or this is your first time, you may be wondering what it feels like to get braces. 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