Do braces hurt?
With the latest technology, many of our patients do not report any soreness at all following most of their visits! For some visits, however, teeth may be sore for a day or two. In these situations, discomfort can be managed with medications such as ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol). We often remind our patients, it does not have to hurt to work!
Generally, braces do not “hurt.” At ChapmanSmiles the staff are very well trained to make you as comfortable as possible. There may be times when a certain tooth will be sore after an appointment. Taking Advil will usually take care of the discomfort. You can relax knowing that no shot’s are ever given because they are not needed for orthodontic treatment!
