{"id":60137,"date":"2025-07-07T13:41:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/living-with-braces-what-you-are-not-told-but-that-you-will-quickly-understand\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:12:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:12:00","slug":"living-with-braces-what-you-are-not-told-but-that-you-will-quickly-understand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/en\/living-with-braces-what-you-are-not-told-but-that-you-will-quickly-understand\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with braces: what you are not told (but that you will quickly understand)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_1=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_top_2=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_1=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_left_right_link_1=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_left_right_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@&#8221; 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locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_post_title title=&#8221;off&#8221; author=&#8221;off&#8221; date_format=&#8221;j M Y&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; meta_text_color=&#8221;#1fa6c4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Starting orthodontic treatment is a bit like starting a new relationship: you have to tame yourself, adapt, and accept a few small discomforts for a big better future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Whether you wear classic braces, transparent braces or invisible aligners, one thing is certain: your everyday life will change&#8230; but not always in the way you imagine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here is a realistic, but reassuring, overview of what you will experience once the device is installed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>The first few days: welcome to your new mouth<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let&#8217;s be honest: the first few days can be a little confusing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What you might feel:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tension in the teeth (it moves, it&#8217;s normal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">A slight pain when biting (until it stabilizes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Temporary lisping (especially with the gutters)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Small irritations on the tongue or cheeks (long live orthodontic wax!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Tip<\/b><\/span> : Eat soft foods (purees, compote, smoothies) for 2-3 days. And keep paracetamol on hand if needed. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The good news is that the body adapts quickly. After a week, most patients find their rhythm. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-57.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-57&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|14px||33px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||63px|25px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Eating with a Device: The Art of Reinventing Your Meals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">It&#8217;s not that you can&#8217;t eat anything anymore. But you have to learn to eat <span class=\"s1\"><b>differently<\/b><\/span>. <\/p>\n<h3><b>To avoid (or adapt):<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bite into a whole apple: prefer slices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Popcorn, caramels, nuts: too risky<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sandwiches that are too crusty: cut, chew gently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Your new allies:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Rice, pasta, banana, cooked vegetables and more&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">A pocket toothbrush (essential after each meal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Containers for your gutters if you remove them<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Interestingly, many patients are rediscovering a healthier diet (less snacking, more food awareness).  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-4px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|19px|true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Talking, laughing, socialising: should we be ashamed of our brooches?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Absolutely not. But it takes a little time to adapt. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>With visible pins<\/b><span class=\"s1\"> :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can feel observed&#8230; at first.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">But a lot of people find it cool or &#8220;brave&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Self-mockery is a powerful weapon: &#8220;Yes, I&#8217;m in a construction site version, but it&#8217;s temporary!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>With invisible aligners<\/b><span class=\"s1\"> :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Almost no one notices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Be careful, however, to articulate well for a few days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p4\"><i>&#8220;I made my first customer pitch with my aligners. No one noticed anything. It&#8217;s more in the head than anything else.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||63px|25px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Oral hygiene: we go up a level<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With a device, <\/span><b>the hygiene routine becomes non-negotiable<\/b><span class=\"s1\"> :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Brush after each meal (at least morning and evening)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Use interdental brushes or a dental spray<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Avoid sugary sodas or juices that are too acidic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Keep a hygiene kit in your bag, car, or desk drawer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Yes, it requires a little more discipline. But after a few weeks, it becomes automatic and your teeth will thank you!! <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-23-scaled.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dentists + Orthodontist Archambault and Morton&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-23&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-25-scaled.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dentists + Orthodontist Archambault and Morton&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-25&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>In short: it&#8217;s a small &#8220;sacrifice&#8221; for a big change<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Living with braces is not always comfortable. There are adjustments, small pains, moments when you doubt. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">But it&#8217;s <\/span><b>a parenthesis in your life&#8230; for a smile that will last a lifetime.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-4px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|11px|true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What we don&#8217;t tell you enough: the pride that comes with it<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">There&#8217;s something rewarding about seeing your teeth move. Every visit to the orthodontist, every before\/after photo, every remark from a loved one becomes a motivation boost. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s crazy how your smile has changed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;You did this for yourself, and it shows.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>Orthodontic treatment is also a process of self-care.<\/b><span class=\"s1\">  And as the months go by, confidence grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>And then? The stabilization phase (and the small fear of relapse) <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Once the appliance is removed, it&#8217;s time for the restraint (night aligners, glued retention wire, etc.). This step is <span class=\"s1\"><b>essential<\/b><\/span> to maintain results. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A word of advice<\/strong><\/span><strong> :<\/strong> don&#8217;t skip this phase. 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