“Are braces uncomfortable?”
I am a 25 year old male. I want to know are braces uncomfortable?
4 Answers
There is some discomfort, usually for a couple of days following an adjustment. Every patient is different.
Braces can start out being uncomfortable. This is typically because the mouth is not accustom to the braces or the pressure they place on the teeth to move them. Once the first few days/weeks go by, there should be very little discomfort (perhaps only when the braces are tightened).
Hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes, DDS
Hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes, DDS
Most patients report some level of discomfort with braces. Most are mild levels with some taking some ibuprofen and or acetominophen with good relief of symptoms. The discomfort is common with initial placement and changing or tightening of wires. If you choose clear aligners reports are similar with initial and subsequent change in aligners.
Everyone has a different responses to braces. I myself had braces as a forty year old adult. I had some soreness the day after my braces were adjusted. Generally though, there was no discomfort associated with orthodontic treatment. The major issue is one of oral hygiene. It's very important to brush and floss after meals and keep your teeth clean and your gums healthy.
