Fitting a brace – does it hurt?
A. The process of fixing a brace to your teeth doesn’t hurt. In some cases, patients may feel a little discomfort for a few hours after the brace has been fitted or the arch wires have been tightened. Painkillers usually stop the discomfort right away. The brackets sometimes rub against your lips or cheeks for the first few days. This, however, is short lived as you soon get used to the brace. To begin with we give you wax that acts as a cushion and prevent soreness. Also, this practice imports modern, state-of-the-art materials. This means that our braces use lighter forces on your teeth than older, traditional braces.
