Your first few days

There might be some general soreness of your teeth and mouth however often we hear our patients that they are surprised at how slight this is with the Damon braces we use. Usually the soreness is not enough to interfere with your daily routine, but if the tenderness becomes intolerable, Tylenol or Advil, are the safest forms of pain relievers (please consult Dr. Thomas or your dentist first).

Try to avoid harder foods that require chewing while the teeth are tender. Stick to soft, nutritious foods such as pastas, soups, etc. Discomfort is usually worse the first few days after braces are placed and then gradually it goes away. The teeth may even appear loose which is a normal reaction so please don't panic. Teeth must loosen first so they can move but they will firm up again once tooth movement has been finished.