Surprisingly to most patients, it does not hurt to place the bands and brackets on your teeth. Once your braces are in place and connected with the archwires, it generally takes 12-24 hours to start feeling some discomfort (if any). The lighter, round wires are much more comfortable in the overall orthodontic experience. You may feel some soreness of your teeth for a couple of days after a new wire is installed. If you experience any discomfort, you may wish to eat softer foods like mashed potatoes, soup, macaroni and cheese, pudding for a couple of days. But none of this compares to the discomfort of having a smile that you cannot be proud to show.
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