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Having your braces fitted can be a nerve wracking experience, but you shouldn’t worry as the process is painless and fairly uncomplicated.
The first step involves your dentist cleaning your teeth and then drying them, which makes for perfect conditions for the braces to be fitted. After this point, he or she will apply the bondingA composite resin applied to a tooth to change its shape and/or color. Bonding also refers to how a filling, orthodontic appliance or some fixed partial dentures are attached to teeth. glue to the teeth and the brackets, which help support the braces will be fitted. Following this the archTerm used to refer to an upper or lower denture. wire, which helps attach the tooth to the wire, is placed in the brackets and elastic bands are added. The whole treatment takes around one to two hours, so you don’t have to worry about spending a long time in the dentist surgery.
After having the procedure, there should be no serious pain, but you could possibly experience some discomfort for the first week. Make sure you stick to softer foods after the procedure, which means eating meals such as yogurt, mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs. Moreover, you can also buy orthodontic wax that will protect your mouth from sores or over the counter pain relief medicine if you do experience any unusual pains.
Importantly, it will take around a month to get used to the braces but after this point you are likely to get so comfortable with them that you may forget they are even there. If you have any questions regarding your braces or the treatment, please don’t hesitate to contact your dentist, who will be able to give you more information or offer some reassurance.
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