{"id":252,"date":"2023-07-11T07:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T07:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2023-08-28T07:39:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T07:39:56","slug":"how-to-get-through-the-first-week-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/11\/how-to-get-through-the-first-week-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Through The First Week With Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re probably pretty familiar with what braces<\/a> can do, but if you haven\u2019t seen a set of them since you were a kid, you may be happy to know that modern braces are sleeker than they\u2019ve ever been. For the most part, it\u2019s more comfortable to straighten your teeth now than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s common for the first week or so of wearing braces to be a little bit uncomfortable. The teeth will still be adjusting to the oral appliance, which takes time. Here\u2019s how to make the first few weeks of wearing braces as easy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Brushing Teeth With Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest adjustments you\u2019re going to need to make when wearing braces will be brushing thoroughly every day. This will be easy once you get the hang of it, but cleaning your oral appliance will take some getting used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to handle this is to start off on the right foot. Make sure your oral hygiene doesn\u2019t slip from the very beginning, and oral hygiene will be much easier in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Orthodontic Wax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While your lips and cheeks are naturally going to get tougher with time, at first they\u2019re likely going to be pretty sensitive to any poking wires in your mouth. This is where orthodontic wax comes into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice a protruding wire or bracket is particularly irritating, you can ball the wax up and place it on the area. This will protect your lips and teeth from the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swishing With Saltwater for Braces Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saltwater has notable anti-inflammatory properties, which is why saltwater rinses are used often to deal with sores in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your braces have irritated the mouth, you can mix a teaspoon of salt into a cup of water and gently swish it around. Try not to swallow it, as this could irritate your stomach. Spit it out, then brush your teeth so that the salt doesn\u2019t sit on your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists are nothing if not specialists, and at Crossroads Family Dentistry, we specialize in making oral healthcare as easy and stress-free as possible. Everyone on our team has dedicated themselves to the process of providing high-quality, comfortable dental care. Whether you\u2019re in need of a checkup, a crown, or a completely new smile, we have the care that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about braces, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (434) 841-1704.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re probably pretty familiar with what braces can do, but if you haven\u2019t seen a set of them since you were a kid, you may be happy to know that modern braces are sleeker than they\u2019ve ever been. For the most part, it\u2019s more comfortable to straighten your teeth now than ever. However, it\u2019s common […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":254,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252\/revisions\/254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}