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How long will my teeth be sensitive with braces?

I got my braces 5 days ago. How long will my teeth be sensitive with braces?

3 Answers

Sensitivity is personal . What is meant by sensitive? What are you sensitive to?
For most patients, there is usually some sensitivity for a day or so when getting new braces or getting a wire changed. This is normally managed with pain medication such as Tylenol or Advil. If your sensitivity is not going away, check with your dentist or orthodontist.
It depends on many factors. Most of the time you will get used it and you will stop noticing it.