“Does having braces hurt?”
I've heard that having braces can hurt. Is this true?
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No, now a days with all new technologies and advancement in the science of dentistry BRACES do not hurt. As a Orthodontist we move teeth progressively with lite forces were patient feels comfortable. The only feeling you will expect is a little soreness on some teeth but No pain at all.
I usually explain to my patients that treatment adjustments can cause soreness similar to the way muscles might feel after working out. It's more of a tenderness rather than sharp pain. Braces, which are brackets glued to your teeth, are rough feeling to your cheeks initially. At first, while your mouth is building up a tolerance to the braces, you can experience some sores in your mouth. It is best to keep your braces clean and to swish warm salt water to help the sores heal quickly. It doesn't take long for your mouth to build up a tolerance to the braces, similar to calluses.
In order to move teeth, orthodontists have to apply pressure to the teeth with braces or appliances. The braces or appliances stimulate an inflammatory process that allows the teeth to move. This will cause some discomfort and pain for a few days. Patients can handle this with over the counter pain medications and a softer diet. After the first few days, the teeth will continue to move with minimal discomfort.
I hope this helps!
-John
I hope this helps!
-John
Normally braces do not hurt but moving teeth can make them sore to chew
There may be some mild discomfort. If a patient is sensitive, over-the-counter meds before the visit is suggested.
The placement of braces does not hurt, however, there may be some mild soreness that lasts a few days as your mouth adapts during the process of your teeth being straightened. I recommend a soft food diet for a couple days, and as time goes the soreness will lessen. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol will help greatly with the soreness. Everyone’s body responds differently to changes so some have less or more soreness than other.
Tooth movement hurts a bit. The teeth are especially sensitive to pressure like biting/chewing, The first day or two after tooth movement starts is the worst. It gradually gets better over a few days.
Discomfort is normal for a few days after placement of braces!
Braces (and aligners, and expanders) are all orthopedic tools used to move your body. Anytime you are doing physical exercise, or physical therapy, you will probably hurt a little. Much like exercises, different people respond in different levels of discomfort. Some people can run for miles and never feel sore, while others get wiped out just running across the parking lot! If your mouth is very sensitive you will probably feel more uncomfortable than your friends with braces. If you are having problems feeling uncomfortable, just tell your Orthodontist. Your Orthodontist can prescribe medicines, toothpastes, mouthwashes and other tools to make you feel better! To find a board certified orthodontist look under:
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Braces don't hurt like pain. Each person has a different threshold, however, it's very real for each patient and should be addressed accordingly. It's more uncomfortable to bite down, but it goes away in a couple of days.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Having the braces put on your teeth doesn't hurt generally, but when the wire is placed and tied into the brackets, then it is not uncommon to experience 3-5 days of discomfort. Tylenol and a soft diet can help make this a little more tolerable.
There is typically a mild sensitivity during chewing for a day or two following the start of orthodontic treatment with braces. This is usually easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications.
It's common to experience soreness when your teeth are starting to move. It's a similar feeling to when you go to the gym and exercise muscles you're not used to using. The soreness is typically transient and usually subsides within a couple of days.
You won't feel any pain during the procedure, but your teeth and gums will probably be a little sore afterward. The "soreness" can last for up to a week. Most patients comment that it is annoying more than painful.
Yes. Braces can uncomfortable for the first 24-48 hours. Once the “getting used” to them is over, there are no longer any issues. Thanks.
Dr. Colin Gibson
Dr. Colin Gibson
This is some discomfort undergoing orthodontic treatment. As teeth move, they tend to become tender. Additionally, braces can rub against the cheeks and cause sores that can be uncomfortable. Talk to your orthodontist about ways you can reduce the discomfort during your orthodontic journey. Hope this helps... Dr. B.
Not really, braces can feel uncomfortable after initially getting them on and you might feel pressure on your teeth since they are moving.
The most efficient way to move teeth is with LIGHT continuous force. When braces are put on, and after having an adjustment...controlled light forces are delivered to the teeth. Typically, the teeth will become 'tender' for about 2-3 days such that softer foods are best. You don't feel like eating beef jerky or a tough steak for a couple days after an adjustment, but it goes away after a few days. I wouldn't use the word 'pain'...rather tenderness or soreness.
A few hours after your braces adjustment, you will feel some kind of ache which could be easily controlled by regular pain killers such as Tylenol, and that should only last for a couple of days.
Having braces can be uncomfortable at times. It can feel like a headache in your teeth, but Tylenol should take care of the pain. It is most uncomfortable the first week. However, if it was really that painful, no one would get braces :)
