Are sore molars normal after braces/retention?

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palmtrees
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Are sore molars normal after braces/retention?

#1 Post by palmtrees »

My braces were removed recently and I only had to wear the plastic retainer for the top arch for 6 weeks. It's been over a week since I could finally bite down hard and put some pressure on the teeth again like pre-braces and i feel some soreness on my molars. Is this normal and will it go away after a while?
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oldfart
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Re: Are sore molars normal after braces/retention?

#2 Post by oldfart »

Yep and Yep.
Braces on: 2/25/2013. Braces Off: 12/23/2015
Current Retainers: Hawley Top, Essix Bottom, and Permanent Lingual Bottom
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palmtrees
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Re: Are sore molars normal after braces/retention?

#3 Post by palmtrees »

Right. Sometimes though it feels like I'm developing a cavity.
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