Do braces interfere with intimate acts like kissing?
A 15. When you begin orthodontic treatment Dr. Rothstein bonds (glues) brackets (mini-handles) on your teeth and then fastens (attaches) a flexible wire to them which is what causes the teeth to begin moving because the wire exerts a light but continuous pull (or push) on them. Typically he will “tighten” (adjust) your braces 3-5 times for the upper teeth and 3-5 times for the lower teeth. What this really means is that he gives you the next thicker (stronger) wire in the series he has chosen for you. On average he changes the wire every six weeks. He chooses the wire very carefully and gradually in order that he does not cause you an excessive amount of soreness to your teeth. It is very rare to experience any pain/discomfort at all in the office. In fact most of the discomfort/pain is experienced 2-3 days after the new wire is fastened to your teeth. The first wire is very light and thin. In fact it is so light and thin you have very little awareness of anything even happening at all
