@aCuteLittleBox@fedi.lynnesbian.space as someone just passing by: ah fuck, i remember my time in braces with absolute loathing. that definitely happens.

top tip that you've likely already heard but just in case you haven't: taking an over the counter NSAID like ibuprophen before going in for an adjustment is a godsend. all the pain is swelling basically and since there's not much space it means bad pain time. strapping an ice pack to your face can also help, if you don't mind looking a bit silly.