Is orthodontics really painless? I do not believe!

Is orthodontics really painless? I do not believe!

Is orthodontics painless? This question cannot be answered in one sentence. First of all, each person has different sensitivity and tolerance to pain, which is very subjective. Secondly, there must be some discomfort during the orthodontic process, but it includes soreness, softness, swelling, pain, etc. These feelings are tangled together, it is difficult to use a "pain" to sum up.

You can imagine that your current state of teeth has been formed after more than ten years or decades, and correction is to forcibly move the teeth to a suitable and ideal position by applying external force in a short period of time, so it is impossible not to cause discomfort. For Some patients with pain sensitivity may even be more obvious. It is irresponsible to say that it is completely painless!

Especially in the first few days when you start wearing braces, this feeling may be stronger. Generally, after each follow-up consultation and after the arch wire is strengthened, there will be discomfort for a few days, which is normal.

But speaking responsibly, this kind of discomfort is not that exaggerated, and it is generally within the normal tolerance range of people. After a few days to a week or so, 

such symptoms will disappear or weaken on their own.

On the contrary, if there is severe pain, it is abnormal and requires timely adjustment by the doctor.

What's more, the development of current orthodontic technology is more and more inclined to light-force orthodontics. Many technologies can provide a safe and comfortable orthodontic experience, allowing patients to feel no pain or only slight discomfort. Coupled with the rich experience of a good orthodontist, the orthodontist now has no need to worry about pain.