Braces hurt? Which stage is the most painful?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Khanh Nam - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

The tooth and the hair are the human angle, from ancient times to now, a beautiful tooth has always been one of the standards of aesthetics. Braces are a method to help you have a regular set of teeth as desired, but many people still have questions such as whether braces are painful and psychological fear of pain when performed. So, are braces painful and which period is the most painful with braces?

1. What are braces?

The state of protruding, underbite, uneven, misaligned teeth often affects the aesthetics of the face. Today, to overcome this situation, people often use braces with dental appliances to get a beautiful set of teeth.
The following are cases where dentists recommend braces:
Protruding teeth, crowded teeth Misaligned teeth Braces not only help you get a regular set of teeth, but also have other effects. Other effects such as making the chewing process more convenient, reducing pressure on the jaw and helping you to own a beautiful healthy teeth in the future.

2. Current methods of braces

Currently there are many methods of braces, but depending on the condition of the teeth and the needs of the customer, the dentist will advise you on the most suitable method:
Metal braces This is the earliest method of braces. , the efficiency is quite high and is chosen by many people because the implementation cost is quite low. However, the aesthetics of this type of braces are not appreciated and are quite inconvenient when using
Ceramic braces This method is similar to metal braces, but its aesthetics are higher and the cost is higher. It is also more expensive than the above method.
Self-closing braces Using a slide system instead of an elastic band, this system helps to fix the arch wire and brackets, ensuring the orthodontic process occurs continuously.
Inner braces This is a method to help people with braces confidently communicate because the brackets are attached to the inside of the teeth. Because of this convenience, the cost of this method is quite expensive.

Invisalign transparent braces This is considered a breakthrough in current orthodontic technology. Replacing traditional brackets is a transparent aligner tray that hugs the surface of the teeth, moving the teeth little by little.

3. Are braces painful?

Braces are a method of using dental appliances to straighten teeth to the right position on the jaw arch, helping to keep the teeth regular, aligned and bite standard. When the arch wire is tightened to pull the tooth, it will create a frictional force that makes the tooth slightly sensitive. However, this feeling only lasts for the first few days after which you will gradually get used to the presence of brackets and the traction will feel normal. Moreover, with the current safe braces method, which has been greatly improved, the doctor will calculate to minimize the pain while still ensuring the quality of braces for you.
The process of braces takes place on average about 1.5-2 years, there will be certain periods when you feel different tension and sensitivity. Specifically:
When separating between teeth: This is the preparation step before attaching braces. The purpose of interdental separation is to help create space between teeth to help teeth move when braces. After separating, you will feel a bit sore, uncomfortable, and even painful when chewing. However, this feeling will gradually decrease, completely disappear when you wear braces.
1 week after installing braces: The first days of wearing braces will have some people who feel excited, but there are also people who worry if wearing braces will hurt. This is understandable because the oral cavity has not been used to strange braces, so there will be entanglement, discomfort, and lumps when eating, chewing, and communicating. The first 1-2 weeks when you wear braces, you are not used to the pulling force of the bowstring, you may experience pain and dullness. However, depending on the location and sensitivity of the teeth, the pain sensation will be different for each person. There are people who don't experience this pain at all.
When extracting teeth to create distance to move teeth: This is the stage where many of you are "obsessed" the most. However, this pain is not too great and not as "rumored" the tooth hurts as terrible as you have seen. This pain is completely within the pain tolerance threshold of each person.
When periodically clenching teeth: When you have a follow-up visit for the doctor to check the movement of your teeth, the doctors will tighten your teeth to move the teeth to the original intended position. This adjustment of traction also causes you to feel pain.

4. How to reduce sensitivity during braces?

To minimize discomfort during braces, patients before braces should learn and consult a doctor, braces will not be painful if you do the following correctly :
Choosing the right braces Whether or not braces cause pain depends on the type of braces you choose. If you use conventional braces, the fixed elastic band inside will not be durable, cannot maintain its elasticity for a long time, causing the elastic band to stretch in the brackets, causing great friction, causing pain for the patient. patient.
The doctor's technical skills perform well This is also an issue you should keep in mind before deciding to get braces. If you choose a dentist with good skills, complete and modern equipment, your braces will be less painful. Therefore, you should find reputable orthodontic addresses, with good reviews about braces.
The patient's bone base is good If your bone base is strong, you will not be too worried about uncomfortable problems when braces. Bad teeth will cause discomfort for you when the traction affects the teeth without being able to adapt, causing discomfort for patients
Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces for treatment dentistry to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general dental examination, panoramic dental films, orthodontics using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of braces.

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