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I got braced about a week ago -- ceramics on top and metal on the bottom. I'm having the predictable cheek and tongue soreness that comes with new braces, but I've only noticed it along the bottom lip and the bottom half of my cheeks. Are the ceramic braces smoother and easier to get used to or is this just my imagination?
Thankfully, I haven't need to use the wax or salt water yet. The other day, my mouth felt pretty sore, but it wasn't unbearable. I popped a couple Advil and felt better. Today, it's feeling better, so hopefully, I'm over the hump!
