Before answering this question, let’s look at the conditions in which we feel pain during the orthodontic process. Pain from orthodontic extraction Some patients will have their teeth extracted before orthodontic treatment, and the extraction will produce some pain that can be tolerated, and the pain will usually be relieved in about 1 week. The discomfort of wearing orthodontic appliances Just put on the orthodontic appliances, teeth suddenly subjected to continuous external force will have a dull pain, soreness and other discomfort, this pain can be relieved within 1 week. The pain of tightening the teeth during the follow-up visit In the follow-up visit, every time the teeth are tightened, there will be a soreness This pain is not very strong usually about 3-5 days will be relieved or even eliminated. The sense of friction of the aligner on the oral cavity The aligner has a slight friction on the oral mucosa buccal and lingual soft tissues and is prone to mouth ulcers. It usually heals spontaneously in about 1 week and can be protected with orthodontic protective wax. Twisting pain when removing the aligners When removing the aligners, the dentist will use special clippers and other tools to remove the brackets, and the teeth will feel a slight twisting pain when removing them. In general, the pain of orthodontics is within the tolerable range, do not worry too much. If the pain persists and is too strong to be tolerated, seek medical attention. In addition, in order to avoid the pain caused by orthodontics, follow the doctor’s instructions and cooperate well to minimize the pain.