Does it hurt to wear braces to straighten teeth?

People need to wear braces when they correct their teeth, because only with braces can the teeth be fixed. But when you first wear braces, you will feel that there are many things that push our teeth together, so it will be very painful, and this pain is unbearable. But as long as you endure this period of time, the teeth will slowly grow in by themselves and be well corrected.

Will my teeth hurt after wearing braces?

After wearing braces, there will be some discomfort and pain, but as the correction time goes by, the discomfort and pain will disappear. In addition, the pain you feel when you first wear braces is directly proportional to the degree of crooked teeth. The more crooked the teeth are, the more obvious the pain will be.

When does braces pain occur?

1. Wearing braces for the first time

Braces are required to correct teeth. During the first wearing of braces, some patients do not feel obvious pain; however, some patients will feel soreness and pain two or three days after wearing braces, and sometimes it will hurt when eating or biting teeth, but it will not affect normal eating; there are also a very small number of patients who will feel very obvious pain, which affects their eating and requires doctors to use medication for treatment. These pains usually last about a week. In addition, when you wear braces for the first time, they may rub against your mouth and cause oral ulcers. In this case, you should apply some protective wax to prevent it. Generally, after a week, you will be able to adapt to life with braces and you will no longer need to use protective wax.

2. Pain during follow-up visits

Most patients will experience the same pain they felt when they first wore braces during their follow-up visit, but the symptoms are relatively mild. The main thing is that the braces may be adjusted to make them play a better corrective role. You don't have to worry too much.

3. Pain from removing braces

When braces are removed, individual teeth may be affected, causing mild pain. The most important thing during the orthodontic process is to have a good attitude. Many people are too nervous or sensitive to pain, so they will feel more obvious pain during the orthodontic process.

Although orthodontic treatment will inevitably cause discomfort and pain. But the white teeth you will have for life after orthodontic treatment are worth one or two years of patience.