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A few days of mild pressure or aching after getting your braces or a new wire is completely normal. Your teeth are starting to move — that’s a good sign!

What helps:
– Eat soft foods such as soup, mashed potatoes, pasta, or yogurt.
– If necessary, you can take a mild pain reliever (please follow dosage instructions).
– The discomfort usually eases after 2–3 days.

If the pain stays strong or doesn’t improve, contact us — we’ll check if an adjustment is needed.

Don’t worry — this can happen and it’s not an emergency.

Call or email us so we can replace it soon. These small parts keep the wire in place and are important for your treatment progress.

If you’re away on vacation, let us know once you return — we’ll fix it quickly.

Stay calm — that sometimes happens.
If the bracket or band is still attached to the wire, leave it as it is and don’t pull on it. If it rubs or irritates your cheek, cover it with a small piece of orthodontic wax.

Schedule an appointment soon so we can refix it properly.

Appliances such as expanders, trans-palatal arches, or pendulum devices can loosen occasionally.
It’s not an emergency, but it should be checked soon.

Please:
– Do not try to remove or move it yourself.
– If it rubs, cover the spot with wax.

Call us for a quick appointment — the sooner we re-cement it, the smoother your treatment continues.

If a wire end sticks out or scratches your cheek, that’s uncomfortable but easy to fix.

You can:
– Cover the sharp end with wax (or sugar-free gum temporarily).
– If a thin ligature wire pokes out, you may gently press it back with a clean fingernail.

Then contact us so we can shorten or reposition the wire properly.

If a thin wire has slipped out of the last bracket, try carefully to guide it back in with clean fingers or a disinfected tweezer.

If it doesn’t go back or keeps irritating your cheek, cover it with wax and contact us for a short SOS-appointment.

Yes! Small gaps can appear temporarily, especially at the beginning of treatment.

They’re part of the planned tooth movement and will close again later.
If you’re unsure, send us a quick photo or come in — we’ll explain what’s happening.

Ceramic is very hard and can wear down enamel over time. If your opposing teeth touch the brackets when biting, please book a check-up so we can adjust or protect them.

Wearing a headgear can feel strange at first or cause pressure marks. Make sure it sits correctly and don’t change the setting yourself.

If it presses or causes pain, stop wearing it temporarily and contact us — we’ll adjust it for comfort and proper function.

That depends on the complexity of the case — usually from several months up to 2–3 years.

During this time, excellent oral hygiene is essential to avoid white or brown decalcification spots.

We also recommend regular dental check-ups twice a year during treatment.