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Ouch!
Yes, even though you’re going to end up with a fantastic smile, wearing braces can sometimes hurt a bit.

Getting your braces put on doesn’t hurt - it’s just like putting a sticker on your teeth.

After your braces are on, your teeth will start to move- just a bit. You won’t be able to see this, but it might be sore for the first few days. This can also happen when you have your braces adjusted.

You might also feel the braces rubbing against the insides of your cheeks and lips. We will give you some special wax that you put onto your braces, so they feel softer in your mouth.