{"id":22,"date":"2025-11-02T23:21:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T23:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyortho.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2025-12-19T03:42:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T03:42:51","slug":"what-you-can-expect-when-you-have-your-braces-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyortho.com\/blog\/what-you-can-expect-when-you-have-your-braces-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Can Expect When You Have Your Braces Removed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The day your braces<\/a> come off is an exciting milestone; months or years of hard work have finally paid off, and now, your newly-straightened smile will be revealed for the first time! However, you might have questions or concerns about what this process will feel like and what you can expect in the months and days following the appointment. Here\u2019s what you need to know, along with some tips for ensuring your results remain beautifully intact!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Removal of Your Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, even though your braces were bonded to your teeth, they\u2019re actually relatively easy to remove, and the process is fairly fast and takes only one appointment. You don\u2019t even need to have your mouth numbed! After the wires are removed, your orthodontist will use a special instrument designed to basically \u201cpop\u201d the brackets off of your teeth. You might feel a little slight pressure, but it won\u2019t hurt you or your teeth at all. After all of the metal is removed, any remaining adhesive is gently and thoroughly buffed off your teeth. One last quick examination is also performed, with steps that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n