Newbie!

[MelRoberg]

Hi there, I'm new here!

I got strapped up yesterday morning. The rest of the day was ok, not much pain or irritation, but this morning I feel like a bus has hit me! My teeth are really sensitive and sore.

My ortho recommended chewing sugar free gum to help the sensitivity and to increase the blood flow. I tried it once yesterday but took the gum out before it started sticking to brackets. What are your experiences with chewing gum with brackets?

[Itsarianna]

I always find gum in my brackets at the end of the night when I'm brushing my teeth . I barley chew gum now .

[newmouth]

Good luck

[metalmomma]

Congrats on your journy with braces!