Living with open mouth braces - Tips for comfort
I've been noticing a lot of people asking about that weird sensation of open mouth braces, where it feels like your lips just don't want to meet anymore once the hardware is installed. It's one of those things nobody really warns you about before you sit down in the orthodontist's chair. You expect the soreness and the weird pressure, sure, but the feeling that your mouth is permanently "ajar" is a whole different ballgame. It can be annoying, a bit embarrassing, and honestly, just plain uncomfortable for the first few weeks. ...