You may feel general soreness in your mouth, and your teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days. If the soreness is severe, take Tylenol or Advil. It is also OK if you take what you normally do for a headache or similar pain.
Until your mouth becomes accustomed to the braces, your lips, cheeks, and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they adjust to the braces. Wax or silicone can help alleviate the discomfort. We will instruct you on how to use these items at the initial placement of braces. Rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water mouth wash can also help.