Strong Smiles & Healthy Teeth
Dental Support Part One: Braces and Expanders
Let’s talk braces, expanders, and all the mouth drama that comes with them.
The truth is, orthodontics isn’t just a cosmetic journey. It’s a physical one. Those little wires and brackets are shifting bones, stretching ligaments, and putting real pressure on the body. So when your kid says, “My mouth hurts,” they’re not exaggerating. It’s not just discomfort. It’s a full-body response to change.
And that’s where homeopathy comes in. Quiet, powerful, and ready to support.
(Annnd …. if you want my opinion about braces, the type of orthodontist to look for, and airway health as a Speech-Language Pathologist who specialized in myofunctional therapy, infant feeding, and tongue ties during my journey to becoming a homeopath… stay tuned!)
What’s Actually Happening in the Body
When braces or expanders are installed or adjusted, the body kicks into gear. The jaw, teeth, and connective tissues respond with inflammation. That’s normal and even necessary for progress.
But it can also bring:
• Achy jaws
• Headaches or ear pressure
• Sore teeth and gums
• Tender ligaments
• That “I don’t even want to chew” kind of pain
The mouth might be small, but the ripple effect of these shifts touches the whole body. And sometimes? That can feel like a mini revolt inside your kid’s face.
Top Remedies to Keep On Hand
Arnica Montana 200c
This is your trauma go-to. Arnica helps reduce soreness, bruising, and inflammation after braces are put on, tightened, or expanded. It’s like handing the body a recovery plan.Hypericum Perforatum 200c
If the pain is sharp or nerve-heavy (think shooting pain or lightning strikes through the mouth), Hypericum is your remedy. Especially good after intense adjustments or when expanders feel like too much.Ruta Graveolens 200c
This is the one for structural strain, sore jaws, achy ligaments, and general discomfort from the pressure of movement. Ruta supports the connective tissue and helps everything settle back into rhythm.
How to Use Them: Choose the remedy that fits the symptoms best. Give one dose after placement or adjustment, then 2 to 3 times a day or more if needed for the next few days or until relief kicks in. If you see improvement, pause and let the remedy keep working.
We’re not just treating teeth. We’re supporting the whole child. Helping the mouth & the body to expand and embrace the changes that it is facing.
Because this isn’t just about straight smiles. It’s about navigating change with confidence. It’s about raising kids who know how to listen to their bodies and mamas who feel equipped to support them through it.
So don’t sweat the soreness. No more gritting through the pain. Let’s handle these dental days the Living Rooted way, with homeopathy by our side and strength in our step.
Rooted and Thriving Together,
Jess
www.living-rooted.com
My goal is to empower you to take charge of your health, know your body, know what true health looks like within your body, and know when to seek guidance.
Disclaimer: Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Jessica is not a physician and the relationship between Jessica and her clients is an educational one. It is fully the client’s choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Jessica presents. Homeopathy doesn’t “treat” an illness; it addresses the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one.
