Does orthodontic treatment hurt a lot? (Reasons for orthodontic pain)

Does orthodontic treatment hurt a lot?

Reasons for orthodontic pain

Orthodontic pain

Usually 1 to 2 years, and up to 3 years

A treatment that requires you to wear the appliance 24 hours a day

Orthodontic appliances

Other procedures or surgeries may go through a short recovery period,

after which pain eases and you can return to daily life,

but orthodontic treatment is not like that,

so concerns about orthodontic pain are likely to come first.

That may be why many people search for and look into

the orthodontic search term “orthodontic pain.”

Reasons for orthodontic pain: The orthodontic principle

Orthodontic treatment attaches appliances to the teeth

and applies constant pressure in the desired direction.

Orthodontic treatment can improve the alignment of teeth that cause discomfort in daily life,

restoring function,

and can also improve the appearance of teeth that look twisted,

restoring aesthetics as well.

As mentioned, the attached appliance applies constant pressure.

During that process, the periodontal ligament repeatedly contracts and expands,

and as a result, the jawbone repeatedly undergoes resorption and formation.

This orthodontic principle of contraction and expansion,

resorption and formation,

can create a tingling sensation in the gums

and may also cause persistent mild pain

and a feeling that the teeth are loose.

Reasons for orthodontic pain: The appliance

Orthodontic appliances are typically conventional wire braces,

which use brackets, wires, ligatures, and elastics

to move the teeth.

Of course, self-ligating braces do not use ligatures or elastics,

and clear aligners do not use brackets or wires either.

Orthodontic appliances with brackets and wires

can be irritating because of the brackets and wires,

while appliances with ligatures and elastics

can cause pain from rubbing against the cheeks, lips, or tongue.

There may be pain caused by these appliances,

and as you become accustomed to them,

you may develop habits that help prevent pain.

But if the pain continues,

you should visit the clinic so the appliance can be adjusted.

Reasons for orthodontic pain: Creating space

If the gums or jawbone are too narrow or too small,

and there is not enough space to move the teeth,

extraction orthodontic treatment may be necessary.

At this time, pain from tooth extraction may occur,

and even if extraction orthodontics is not performed,

the use of blue rubber bands called separator rings

can cause severe pain.

Pain from creating space is unavoidable,

but it can be relieved by taking painkillers.

Reasons for orthodontic pain: Correcting malocclusion

The intensity of orthodontic treatment for malocclusion is greater than that of general orthodontic treatment.

General orthodontics is simply tooth movement,

but malocclusion correction may require moving the teeth using mini screws

and possibly even moving them into the gums.

Because of this, there may be greater pain and injury,

and if the malocclusion is severe,

the pain from orthodontic treatment will also be severe.

Some cases of malocclusion

may also involve pain from blue resin.

To reduce orthodontic pain

With the right treatment plan,

precise appliance fabrication,

and careful follow-up care,

orthodontic pain can be reduced.

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