Some individuals may postpone necessary orthodontic treatment due to concerns about the discomfort associated with braces or Invisalign. Realistically, any small discomfort or suffering experienced while wearing braces or Invisalign is minor when compared to the rewards and better lifestyle that follow from correct orthodontic treatment.
Are Invisalign Aligners Harmful?
Invisalign also works by progressively shifting your teeth into their right locations using brackets and elastics. Invisalign causes less discomfort than conventional metal braces do. They are free of metal and wires, which reduces discomfort to your mouth and gums. They have a much smoother surface. There may be an adjustment phase with the aligners on your teeth, and some individuals may experience discomfort as a result.
Invisalign aligners must be updated on a regular basis because they function by gradually repositioning your teeth into the right places. There may be some discomfort after these first placements. Over-the-counter pain relievers like Advil or Tylenol should assist with this minor discomfort.
Do Braces Hurt?
The first placement of braces is essentially painless; however, many patients report slight discomfort in the first few days after they are affixed. Adjusting to eating with braces on your teeth might take some time, so consume soft meals like macaroni and cheese, soup, and yogurt for a few days.
Many patients say that the early appearance of braces in their teeth is more bothersome than uncomfortable. It is weird at first to have alien hardware in your mouth. It may take some experience to communicate effectively with them. Initially, you may find it difficult to quit toying with them with your tongue. These are little annoyances that you will eventually grow accustomed to. However, the discomfort associated with new braces is negligible.
Braces may cause discomfort for the first three or four days after they are placed. Your teeth are starting to realign, and it will take some time to acclimatise to having hardware in your mouth, like as wires and brackets. The pain should be manageable, and over-the-counter pain medications and anti-inflammatories will help you feel better.
We’ll also show you how to apply wax to your braces to provide a smoother surface in locations where they come into touch with your mouth and gums. Salt water rinses may also assist to relieve discomfort and inflammation. Any discomfort that remains following these procedures may typically be relieved with over-the-counter drugs like Advil or Tylenol.
After five days or a week, you should be used to your new braces. Eating will become less difficult or uncomfortable, and you will be able to resume your usual eating habits. Chewy sticky candy and excessively hard meals should be avoided, of course. Your soft diet of yogurt and soup will come to an end at this point. The discomfort will be virtually, if not totally, gone, and you will have become used to your braces.
Adjustment Appointments
You will have regular orthodontic sessions to get your braces adjusted. Wires and elastics are used to gradually shift your teeth into appropriate placement, and proper adjustments and maintenance are required to keep the process going.
There may be some discomfort or slight soreness in the days after an adjustment, but it is important to remember that this is very temporary and that over-the-counter drugs may be quite beneficial.
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or your adolescent, schedule an appointment with us today! We serve patients across the northern Sydney areas. Hope to see you visiting Evergreen Dental clinic in Chatswood.
