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Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

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Yeah, I noticed something similar when I had braces, but honestly, I don't think it's anything to stress about. Your jaw muscles relax differently overnight, especially if you're sleeping in a weird position or clenching without realizing it. I used to wake up feeling like my bite was completely off, almost like my teeth shifted overnight (which freaked me out at first!). Mentioned it to my ortho, and she explained it's pretty common because your mouth settles into different positions while you're asleep.

But hey, if it's really bothering you or feels super uncomfortable, definitely bring it up at your next appointment. Better safe than sorry, right? For me, it always went back to normal after being awake for a bit and having breakfast. Just one of those weird braces things nobody warns you about...

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