After Your Braces Are Placed
Your braces are now in place. The first 3–5 days are an adjustment period — your teeth may feel sore as they begin moving, and the brackets take some getting used to. It all settles quickly.
Quick reference
- Soreness is normal for 3–5 days after each appointment
- Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories help most patients
- Eat soft foods for the first few days: pasta, eggs, yogurt, soup, smoothies
- Avoid anything hard, sticky, or chewy — popcorn, hard candy, gum, caramel, ice, nuts
- These break brackets
- Cut crunchy foods (apples, carrots, bagels) into small pieces and chew with your back teeth
- Brush after every meal
- Plaque builds up around brackets faster than around natural teeth — keep them clean to avoid white spots when the braces come off
- Floss daily using a floss threader, Super Floss, or a water flosser
- If a wire pokes you, cover it with the orthodontic wax we provided and call us so we can trim it
Questions about your treatment?
We are always happy to explain. Call the clinic during opening hours, or book a visit online.