1- What is the cause of pain in the early days of orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a treatment in which the orthodontist consciously applies the necessary force and pull to the teeth and forces them to move. Which in the first three to four days, cause pain. In these cases, the orthodontist will prescribe analgesics.
2-Can we stop brushing because our teeth are sore?
No, if in the early days of fixed orthodontic treatment you don’t want to brush your teeth because of pain and lack of attention to your oral hygiene, it will lead to inflammation and periodontal disease.
3-Is orthodontic pain the same for all patients?
Orthodontic pain tolerance varies from patient to patient and depends on factors such as age, pain threshold, amount of force applied, emotional state, stress level, and the patient’s previous experiences with pain. The force applied to the teeth is the pain sensation caused by the movement of the teeth.
4- What foods should you eat after an orthodontic examination and adjust your teeth?
When your dental wires change, your teeth and gums become more sensitive, and at this time it is best not to eat hard foods and raw vegetables. Eat soft foods such as soup.
5- Does rinsing the mouth with salt water have an effect on relieving orthodontic pain?
Yes, one way to reduce pain quickly is to use warm salt water to rinse your mouth. Salt has natural and healing properties that can help reduce pain.
6-Is pain a bad sign in orthodontic treatment?
After replacing the orthodontic rail, some patients feel pain and others do not, and the presence or absence of pain is irrelevant to either.
