DO BRACES HURT?

One of the myths of orthodontic treatment is related to the eternal question: Do braces hurt?. A few years ago the brackets were not as we know them now… they were large and surrounded the entire tooth with a kind of metal band; Similarly, the other accessories such as orthodontic arches (arch that joins all brackets), were mostly rigid and required great orthodontist skill, for placement in the mouth.

Under these conditions, each consultation or visit to the best dentist in Delhi was a more than painful experience. Today we have brackets with rounded designs (very small) and orthodontic arches that are activated with the temperature of the mouth, etc., which allow movements with super light (biological) forces and that ALMOST DO NOT cause pain.

Do brackets really hurt?

After the Orthodontist in Pitampura has performed the necessary studies and has established his diagnosis and treatment plan, he will proceed to the placement of the brackets. In this first stage some complications may occur:

• The first days with braces you will feel some discomfort, because they will rub against the internal tissues of the mouth (cheeks). This condition is not exclusive to metal brackets, but can also occur with ceramic brackets, transparent brackets and even with internal brackets (it can create ulcers on the tongue).
• It is likely to appear in some people “wounded” or ulcers, due to the rubbing of the brackets. The solution will be the use of orthodontic wax or also known as “brace wax” (a little wax is placed in the bracket that causes discomfort). These discomforts can last a week.
• Controls or adjustments are usually made once a month. In the control the arches of orthodontics are exchanged for others of greater caliber and strength, so you can feel some pressure on the teeth and perhaps a slight pain, which will pass in a few hours (even a couple of days).
• It is not necessary to take any pain reliever. If there is more intense pain, tell your orthodontist immediately. Currently dentist in Rani Bagh uses super-elastic arcs and thermo-activated arcs that greatly reduce these discomforts, by exerting very light but extremely effective forces.

Is there any other complication of the braces that causes pain?

During the treatment it is possible that some accessory of the orthodontic appliances is detached, such as the tubes (they are like the brackets, but they go to the ends in the molars) and the orthodontic arch  can be exposed at the ends.

This situation will cause the arc “tip” to damage the internal tissues. If this complication occurs, request an immediate appointment at the dental clinic in Rani Bagh for evaluation by the responsible dentist in Delhi.

How to avoid pain after adjustment?

Mild to moderate pain occurs almost immediately after the monthly check or adjustment and this happens because replacing the wires or placing others of greater caliber creates a higher pressure.

Solution: Before leaving the dental clinic in Saraswati Vihar, you can stay for a while in the reception room and if in those minutes the pain is intolerable, you can ask the orthodontist in Pitampura to lower the adjustment force a bit.

Recommendations: The orthodontic treatment need not cause pain and while there are certain complications, these are temporary and easily resolved. The new bracket designs, the best properties of the orthodontic arches and the reduced use of additional appliances, make the treatment more comfortable and make your experience with the brackets rewarded with functional teeth in their correct position and an attractive smile.