Braces - can they glue your cheek to the bracket?

Question

I got new brackets yesterday. I swear it feels like my cheek is stuck to the bracket. Not hooked up on the bracket, glued on. Is that possible? I told the technician that's what it felt like, but she just said I had to get used to having brackets on my back teeth.

Does anyone know what kind of glue they use to stick the brackets on with?

Thanks!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Nothing to worry. It is not glue. It is chemical called composite resin which is used to fix the brackets on the tooth. This is for sure that your cheek cannot get glued to the bracket. You are just having the feeling and this feeling will go within a week or so. For more information on braces you can visit the following link

http://www.identalhub.com/ArticleSubCate...

They even have the facility of  free consultation by dentist. In case you need to clarify something, you can post your question.

Answer 4

i dont think its on your cheek....like the person said youll just have to get used to it.

try putting wax on the bracket (you can get this from your orthos office, or maybe you have some already?) and you can stick abit on the bracket and thatll prevent your cheek from rubbing against the metal. youll just have to get used to it!

it will get better!