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<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHow Long Will It Take?<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Getting braces on can take 1 \u2013 2 hours depending on your teeth and what type of braces you and are going to wear. The process of putting them on could happen in one appointment or 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Will It Hurt?<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You might wonder if getting braces is going to hurt. Some parts of the process might involve a sense of pressure, but overall getting braces on doesn\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Metal Braces<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Start with Clean Teeth\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s very important to thoroughly clean your teeth before your braces are applied.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Gluing on Brackets<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Brackets are small metal devices that hold the wires in place on your teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Attaching the Archwires<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Next, the orthodontist will attach an archwire to the brackets. An archwire is the long metal that goes from one end of your mouth to the other. You will have two archwires placed: one for the upper arch and one for the lower arch. Throughout the rest of your treatment, the archwire will be adjusted to obtain the necessary tooth movement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Choosing Your Colors<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The last step of having braces placed is most likely the most popular. This is the step where you get to choose what color rubber bands to place over your brackets. These rubber bands act to hold the brackets in place, as well as allow you to show your personal style.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Instructions<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Finally, Dr. Yang and his technician will give you instructions on how to care for your braces and provide you with some supplies to keep your braces clean and some dental wax to cover any sharp edges. Be sure to ask any questions. It\u2019s best to care for your braces and see us regularly to ensure the best outcome in a timely manner on your smile journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The hardest part about getting braces is making it through the first week. You\u2019re adjusting to the strange, new pieces of metal in your mouth, and you might feel a little soreness for the first 24 to 48 hours. If so, you can take Tylenol or Advil to relieve the soreness. Once you get through the first week, you\u2019re well on your way to a beautifully straight smile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In order to help you feel more comfortable with your braces, here\u2019s a list of tips for surviving the first week:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1. Be prepared leaving the orthodontics office<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Make sure you review the following things with Dr. Yang and his technicians before leaving after you get your new braces:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 2. Be careful what you eat with braces<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s okay to eat as soon as you leave the office, but we highly suggest only eating softer foods the first few days while your mouth and teeth adjust. Stick to pasta, seedless bread, soft veggies, pudding, soup, yogurt, etc. After about three or four days, the soreness will start to go away and you can graduate to more solid foods, but always steer clear of gum with sugar in it. Gum with sugar in it can cause damage to your teeth and braces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 3. Use wax to fight sores in your mouth<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Brackets are designed to be gentle on your mouth, but they can rub on the soft skin in your mouth and cause irritation while you\u2019re still getting used to them. Over time, your skin will toughen and you won\u2019t continue to get sore spots. Until then, it\u2019s a good idea to use the wax we provide to ease any discomfort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 4. Rinse your mouth with saltwater<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you\u2019re experiencing significant irritation, we suggest rinsing your mouth out with a solution of warm salt water five or six times a day for 30 seconds each time. Add half a teaspoon of table salt to one cup of warm water. The salt water will help relieve pain and allow sores areas to heal faster.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 5. Always practice good oral hygiene<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Use the toothbrush you\u2019re given to clean your teeth after every meal, and be sure to get the food that might get stuck in your brackets. Don\u2019t forget to follow your normal routine of brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing on a regular basis. Getting into these habits early on in your journey with braces will help ensure that you don\u2019t encounter any problems down the road.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Each person adapts to the discomfort of braces differently, but following these steps will make your journey to straight teeth much more enjoyable. Once you make it past the first few days, you won\u2019t even notice your braces!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019re about to join over 4 million people in braces! 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