What awaits us in the first days of braces treatment?

Last Updated: March 2, 2023

What will happen to us in the first days of braces treatment? Pain Toothache may begin a few hours after the initial session of orthodontic treatment.

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Pain

Toothache may begin a few hours after the initial session of orthodontic treatment. It is normal to have pain, it may not be at all. It lasts for a maximum of 2 days and gradually decreases. If pain occurs, we can relieve it immediately by using a simple painkiller

Mouth Sore - Canker Sores

Since the lips and cheeks will start to get stuck on the brackets, small aphthous-like wounds may occur. Effective brushing of teeth accelerates the healing of these wounds, we will get used to it completely within 7-10 days. Salt water gargle or gel for mouth sores or cream-like products sold in pharmacies will reduce the feeling of discomfort.

Eating - Drinking

Braces or the brackets that attach the braces to the teeth can break. Unfortunately, fractures or ruptures slow down the treatment Be careful about the following foods!

Acidic and Sugary Beverages

Hard foods (All Kinds of Nuts, Crispy Bread, Chips)

Foods with seeds/shells (Plums, Cherries, Olives, Popcorn)

Gum and Sticky Candylemmas

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Brushing Teeth

Food will start to get stuck between the braces a lot. It is very important to brush your teeth for at least 3 minutes after every meal. In order to get between the brackets, just a toothbrush will not be enough. We must use interdental brushes.

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Wire Coming Out - Breaking

Braces may become dislodged or bracket breaks may occur. The main reason is not paying attention to eating and drinking restrictions and lack of tooth brushing. Bracket fractures are not an emergency unless they cause excessive discomfort inside the cheek, and immediate intervention is not required. It can be repaired at the next appointment, but it is important to remember that breaks or fractures EXTEND the treatment time..

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