Do braces hurt?
The placement of bands and brackets on your teeth does not hurt. However, once your braces are placed and connected with the archwires you may feel some pressure which turns into soreness in 6 to 8 hours. This discomfort typically lasts for 3 to 5 days. In order to minimize this discomfort it’s a good idea to take an analgesic (acetaminophen or Ibuprophen) prior to the placement of your braces. Your lips and cheeks may need one to two weeks to get used to the braces.
It matters what kind of braces you use. Old fashioned braces will hurt a lot of the time. However, if you get modern braces, they will not hurt except when they are first put in or when your braces are tightened. Orthodontic firms tests their braces to try to find ways to make them hurt less. We have a number of designs for braces which minimize the pain you will feel. We have not yet found a way to avoid the pain when the braces are first put on, or when the braces are being tightened. Also your mouth will hurt if your friends punch you. However, we are working on reducing the pain. • Are all braces designed to minimize my pain? Unfortunately, no. Some orthodontists will only use old fashioned braces so orthodontic companies still sell them. Still, companies try to sell comfortable braces whenever we can. • Will braces cause sores in my mouth? Initially, when you first get braces, there may be some sores on your lips. If you rinse the sores in warm salt water or Amosan , the sores wil
Braces have changed a lot in the last 20 years so they are a lot less painful than they were 20 years ago. At present, we do not know how to avoid the pain when the braces are first put in, or when the braces are being tightened. However, modern, cast, low profile brackets are designed to minimize your children’s pain between visits to the orthodontist. Most children experience some soreness during their first week in braces and occasional pain when their braces are being tightened. However, after the first week, most children hardly notice the braces at all. • What happens if my child’s braces continue to hurt? Talk to your orthodontist. Some patients continue to complain for the sake of complaining. However, if your child continues to hurt, it could be a sign of the start of a problem. If your child is allergic to something in their braces, their gums would be inflamed and sore. Your orthodontist can check for this. Your childs mouth will also be sore if he or she is not thoroughly b
Generally, braces do not “hurt.” After certain visits, teeth may be sore for a few days. In these situations, pain medications such as Advil or Tylenol will ease the discomfort. However, after most visits, patients do not feel any soreness at all! We often remind our patients, “It does not have to hurt to work!
Braces have changed a lot in the last 20 years so they are much less painful than they were 20 years ago. At present, we do not know how to avoid the pain when the braces are first put in, or when the braces are being tightened. However, modern, cast, low profile brackets are designed to minimize your child’s pain between visits to the orthodontist. Most children experience some soreness during their first week in braces and occasional pain when their braces are being tightened. However, after the first week, most children hardly notice the braces at all.
