Wearing braces should mean wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance. Pain after wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance may be related to the irritation of the mucosa by the brackets, arch wires and other attachments of the fixed orthodontic appliance, or to the application of orthodontic force. Effective measures such as local treatment, observation and timely follow-up to reduce the orthodontic force can be taken according to the specific condition to relieve the pain quickly.
1. Stimulation of brackets, archwires and other attachments: Fixed orthodontic appliances utilize brackets bonded to the surface of the teeth, and archwires are fixed in the brackets to complete orthodontic treatment. The protruding attachments such as brackets and archwires will stimulate the surrounding mucosa with erosion, ulceration, pain and other discomforts. At this time, orthodontic wax can be used to cover the surface of brackets and archwires to prevent further damage caused by friction of the mucosa.
2. Application of orthodontic force: orthodontics needs to apply continuous orthodontic force to make the dentition move. Some patients feel painful and uncomfortable with this force. It can be observed for 1~2 days, and generally the pain will disappear gradually; if the pain does not disappear after 1~2 days, it should be reviewed in time, and the orthodontist will adjust the size of the orthodontic force to relieve the pain.
In the process of wearing braces, if there is pain and other discomforts, you should consult a doctor in time, improve the examination, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.