How long does it take for you to get used to braces?

How long will it take to get used to them? Dr. Sam Polan, a Tuckahoe orthodontist, offers some tips for getting used to wearing braces. Many patients often worry that having braces put on their teeth will be painful. But Dr. Polan assures that the procedure is painless. read more

Use orthodontic wax (you can get this at the orthodontist's office or a drugstore) to avoid mouth sores in the first few weeks of your treatment. Use as much wax as you need to feel comfortable. To apply, just squash the wax between your fingers and press it on the brackets that are bothering you. read more

If you do pick at your braces, your time with the braces will greatly increase and you won’t get them off in the normal period of time. At all times, your orthodontist tries to move your teeth without creating a lot of soreness. read more

Regular braces: These use gentle pressure to move your teeth into place over time. Your orthodontist will glue brackets to the front of your teeth and connect them with a wire. He'll tighten that wire every 4 to 6 weeks. read more

Most patients are completely used to their braces after about a month. After six months, or even sooner, they don't even notice they're there. However, it's not unusual for teeth to occasionally start hurting for no apparent reason - this is normal, and should go away fairly quickly. read more

We're getting braces soon (8 days for audie and 3 weeks for me) and we wanna know how long does it take to get used to eating and living and stuff with them. read more