Braces tend to be sore after they are initially fitted. This can be managed with painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. It is normally a pressure pain rather than a toothache pain. The braces may rub on the cheeks or lips and cause ulcers. Ulcers tend to heal within 7-10 days as the skin in the mouth hardens up and gets used to the braces. Much like wearing a new pair of shoes. We will provide you with special orthodontic wax to cover the brace for when you do get some ulcers. Ulcers occur more at the start and less so throughout the treatment.
Teenagers take about 2 weeks to adjust fully to the brace and adults take a little longer.
