On May 2010 I got my upper teeth braces. The process was annoying but not painful, I hate that thing that keeps your mouth open but other than that it was fine. The next day was a little painful because of the pressure against my teeth, I couldn't bite anything. I had to cut up my food into tiny pieces and chew with my back teeth. Plus the dental assistant instructed me to cut up any hard foods even after my teeth stopped hurting because it could damage or loosen the brackets.
My teeth were back to normal within the week but cleaning around them was such a chore. Flossing takes forever and feels like sewing with all the threading below the wire of every tooth. It took a few days to get it right. I recommend Oral-B's Super Floss or Johnson & Johnson Reach Dentotape, basically a sturdy floss. I also use small brushes I found at CVS pharmacy that are excellent for cleaning in between brackets and removing bits of food, they are really small and have little caps with helps keep them clean so you carry them around for when you eat out.
My Orthodontist prescribed a anti-sentivity toothpaste called Prevident 5000 by Colgate. That I apply twice a week per his instructions. He also gave me a travel size tube of Colgate Anti-Sensitivity Enamel Protection toothpaste which is what I'm using now. He actually gave me a little kit with a regular toothbrush, little case of wax (my new best friend) and a traveling toothbrush.
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