@realbehindthechair: You think braces just push your teeth through soft gums? Think again. 🤯 When your orthodontist tightens that wire, your mouth turns into an active construction site. Your body literally sends out "demolition cells" (osteoclasts) to dissolve your solid jawbone so your teeth can move, and "builder cells" (osteoblasts) to fill in the gaps behind them. That dull ache you feel? It’s not just the wire—it’s the feeling of your bone getting out of the way. Hit SUBSCRIBE if you want to see what else your dentist is hiding! 🦷✨