Q: When wearing braces, is it possible to have teeth get worse before looking better?
A: This is truly a great question -- and the answer, unfortunately, is yes.
One of the biggest misconceptions about orthodontic care is that, start to finish, it's a straight-line path, with everything getting continually better with each passing day. The reality is that orthodontics is a complex, multi-step process in which some things get worse in the beginning before they get better.
For example, sometimes spaces form between teeth that were never there before. Also, as the occlusion, or bite, changes, it can collide in an uncomfortable manner for a period of time. In the end, though, it all comes together for a beautiful smile and healthy bite.
Keep smiling, and see you soon for a free consult.
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