Do Braces Hurt?

Teens frequently wonder whether braces treatment leads to pain. They often fail to actually pose the concern to others, however. That’s because they dread hearing the answer. The truth can sometimes be extremely intimidating. Teenagers should understand, though, that braces aren’t at all a scary treatment. Orthodontists who put braces on don’t have to be frightening to anyone. Braces application tends to be swift and efficient. It’s generally 100 percent devoid of pain as well.

Putting brackets on top of the teeth is a thorough practice. Orthodontists such as Dr. RJ Jackson are seasoned professionals who have previously managed their treatment approaches with the assistance of models. They do this as a means of setting up specific spots for brackets. There are even orthodontists out there who put together prototypes that illustrate the specific spots of brackets for future gluing purposes. This degree of accuracy is the start of devising an orthodontic treatment course that’s effective.

Bracket application and orthodontic wire situating are two techniques that call for approximately two hours. These techniques do not bring discomfort. They entail putting cement on the top of the teeth followed by brackets. Last but not least comes cement curing. Putting wires on doesn’t lead to pain either. It doesn’t bring on tension that’s anything beyond mild. That’s exactly why it doesn’t trigger bone, gum and teeth discomfort.

Patients who get braces often say that teeth motion can bring on pressure that’s on the subtle side. Our patients typically don’t say a peep about discomfort or pain. Contemporary orthodontic technology advancements are all about lessening inflammation that’s triggered by the motion of the teeth. That’s why oral comfort troubles aren’t at all typical.

Some patients develop subtle comfort issues in the days that follow braces application. Tooth brackets can cause lip and cheek interior swelling. If you want to take care of this swelling, you simply have to put a bit of orthodontic wax onto problematic spots. Doing so can keep lip and cheek swelling at bay.

There are some patients who have penchants for chowing down on food items that are rather viscous in feel. If you think of yourself as being part of that camp, you may want to put the habit on hold for a little while. Braces call for the consumption of food items that are smooth. They call for the consumption of food items that aren’t gooey in any manner, too. If you make the mistake of feasting on foods that are gooey, you could unintentionally remove your brackets. It may be a hassle to have to refrain from reveling in certain kinds of foods. Your self-control, however, will end up being a big help to you further down the line. It can be incredibly annoying to have to deal with the tugging of wires. It can be annoying to have to deal with brackets that aren’t in their correct spots as well.

There you have it. Getting braces on is not painful at all, but rather a rewarding experience where you can uncover the smile that you have always dreamt of having. For a free consultation, visit your local Austin Orthodontics, Dr. RJ Jackson. We look forward to meeting you!