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If you\u2019ve never had braces before, you might be wondering what to expect. What happens at the first appointment? Does it hurt? Is there anything I can\u2019t eat? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 you can read on to learn what getting braces is like (from day one to year one) right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Day One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s completely normal to be a tad nervous before your first visit, there\u2019s nothing to worry about; the process of adhering the braces to your teeth doesn\u2019t hurt at all. At most<\/em>, you might feel some slight discomfort from keeping your mouth open for long intervals. Even then, the process of drying your teeth, applying the glue, attaching the brackets, and putting the wire in place is relatively quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The week following your first appointment will likely be when you experience the biggest transition. The good news is that you can navigate the adjustment period easily with a few simple steps, including rinsing with warm saltwater periodically, sticking to soft foods (i.e., applesauce, yogurt, scrambled eggs), taking OTC pain medication as directed, and using dental wax to prevent soft tissue irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the one-month mark, you might be surprised how well you\u2019ve adjusted to life with braces. At this point, you\u2019ll know what breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks are enjoyable and fit within the dietary restrictions. You\u2019ll also have practice brushing and flossing around your brackets and wires. You may have even had your first adjustment appointment! In short, you\u2019ll be much more seated into life with braces at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With each passing month, you\u2019ll notice that your teeth are getting straighter and straighter. In fact, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll see a considerable difference by the one-year mark! Whether you\u2019re rapidly approaching the end of your orthodontic treatment at this point or you still have a few more months or years to go, make sure that you continue to implement good habits, like brushing your teeth after each meal and prioritizing your adjustment appointments with your orthodontist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Simply Orthodontics Wayland<\/a>, we don\u2019t just provide braces; we provide patients with the phenomenal orthodontic treatments they deserve. To accomplish this, we go out of our way to be a resource, whether it\u2019s sharing tips and tricks on navigating life with braces or answering questions on what to expect every step of the way. If you\u2019re interested in scheduling an appointment with us to ask a question or find out if you\u2019re a candidate for braces, then visit our website<\/a> or call (508) 358-6300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve never had braces before, you might be wondering what to expect. What happens at the first appointment? Does it hurt? Is there anything I can\u2019t eat? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 you can read on to learn what getting braces is like (from day one to year one) right here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is Getting Braces Like? | Simply Orthodontics, Wayland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you interested in learning what getting braces is like? 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