FAQs
Are braces uncomfortable?
There's usually an adjustment period when braces first go on, but any discomfort normally passes very quickly. Today's braces are definitely designed with patient comfort in mind. The brackets are small with rounded edges that are less likely to irritate the cheeks, lips, and tongue. Modern technological advances have resulted in specially alloyed wires and springs which are more comfortable, can speed up treatment, and may decrease the number of necessary appointments.