{"id":2154,"date":"2025-12-23T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=2154"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:50:31","slug":"starting-your-braces-journey-how-theyll-feel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/starting-your-braces-journey-how-theyll-feel\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Your Braces Journey: What to Expect and How They\u2019ll Feel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are on your way to get braces<\/a>, then you may be excited about starting your orthodontic journey. However, there may be a part of you that\u2019s nervous about what you can expect them to feel like. You might be worried about any discomfort, odd sensations, or how they will fit into your lifestyle in general! To help you feel more at ease, here\u2019s what generally happens when starting this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

During Your Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people are often anxious about getting their braces placed. You may be concerned about any pain when the individual components are attached, but there generally isn\u2019t any at all! Your dentist will first clean and dry your teeth before applying a special adhesive. The brackets will be placed carefully, and then an arch wire will connect them all. Since this process may take a while, you might just get tired of keeping your mouth open instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Couple of Hours After Your Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once this visit is over, your mouth will likely feel odd. When you run your tongue across your teeth, you won’t feel a smooth surface anymore, but your braces. You might have a bulky feeling around your lips, along with some pressure or tightness. This is normal because of the brackets and wire, but it may feel strange at first rather than painful. Many people also develop a slight lisp, but it should go away as you get used to this orthodontics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going Through Your First Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s expected that you will start to feel sore about four to six hours after your appointment. This is because the braces are doing their thing and helping shift your teeth into their desired positions. However, this discomfort often peaks around days two and three. The hurting feeling should go away after several, but here are some tips to get relief sooner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n