This question is one of the frequently asked questions people ask when they want to use orthodontic treatment and think about wires and brackets. Parents whose children need orthodontic treatment often ask, “Does the bracket hurt the child?”. In this article we will try to answer this question as best we can.
The experience of mild pain and discomfort is common in orthodontic treatment. Pain is a mental response to stimuli during orthodontic treatment, and it is considered one of the main reasons why patients abandon orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatments, such as placing brackets and wires on the teeth, and placing fixed and mobile devices, cause mild pain to the patient.
