[Health Column] How to Endure Braces Pain: From Causes to Relief

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hello. Director Kim Hyeon-sun of Ceramic Dental Clinic no see.

 

Today, we will discuss the topic that most people who are about to undergo orthodontic treatment are curious about: 'Corrective pain' Let's talk about it.

Orthodontic treatment is a long journey to a beautiful smile,
Many people worry about the pain they experience when they first start.

 

When you actually start orthodontic treatment, you may feel pain in your teeth or discomfort when chewing.
But this pain is actually, A positive sign that your body is adapting to the correction. This is also true.

From now on, the reasons why orthodontic pain occurs and how to relieve it,
And we will look at the difference in pain depending on the correction method.

 

 

 

 

1. Why does orthodontic pain occur?

 

“Why does it hurt when I just move my teeth slightly?”

I'm sure everyone has asked themselves this question at least once.

 

The reason is that between the teeth and gums Periodontal ligament Because.

This tissue moves when teeth move. Buffer role It is a very important structure that does this.
There is a fine Nerves and blood vessels Because they are densely distributed, they react sensitively to external stimuli.

 

 

When braces push teeth in one direction
As the periodontal ligament is compressed, blood flow is reduced,
In this process Prostaglandin A substance called is secreted.

 

This substance stimulates the nerves and causes pain.
commonly 1~4 hours Appear inside 2~3 days It persists and then gradually disappears.

 

 

 

That is, the pain felt in the early stages of correction Evidence that teeth are actually starting to move Yes.

 

 

 

2. Differences in pain depending on the correction method

 

There are several different methods of orthodontic treatment depending on the individual's oral condition and treatment goals.
Depending on the method Pain pattern It may be slightly different,
Representatively, it is often compared to Three types Let's take a look.

 

 

✔️Non-extraction vs. extraction orthodontics

 

It is easy to think that extraction will hurt more, In reality, there is not much difference in pain between the two methods. The degree of pain is more important than whether or not the tooth is extracted. Direction and intensity of force applied to teeth Because it depends.

in other words, Non-extraction orthodontics However, if there is a lot of movement, it can actually be more painful.

 

 

✔️Ceramic braces vs. Clippy C braces

 

Clippy C correction It is a device that uses a self-ligating method without a rubber ring, and has the advantage of low friction. Ceramic braces You may feel a little less pain, but There really isn't much difference.

Since the principle of moving teeth is the same in both methods, it is more important to consider the type of device. Control of tooth movement and orthodontic force This has a greater impact on the pain.

 

 

 

✔️Lacrimal vs. Lingual Correction

 

Orthodontics The outside of the teeth, Lingual correction is a method of attaching a device to the inside.

 

Lingual correction The gap between the brackets is short and the tongue can easily touch the device. Pain at first And the discomfort may be felt more greatly.

 

the other side Orthodontics is relatively quick to adapt, but is susceptible to external stimuli. gum pain This may be accompanied by:

 

 

 

 

3. How to relieve pain

 

Although correction is difficult to do completely pain-free,
Lifestyle habits Even with just a little adjustment, you can adapt much more easily.

 

 

1️⃣ Lower the temperature in your mouth

Lowering the temperature of the mouth with cold water, ice, or ice cream can dull the nerve response and relieve pain.
However, if you use a cold compress for too long, your gums may become irritated. Limited to 10 to 15 minutes Please do it.

 

 

2️⃣ Gentle vibration cycle to the teeth

You can relieve pressure on your teeth by gently chewing sugarless gum or using a dental vibrator.

 

 

3️⃣Take painkillers

If necessary Tylenol You can take the same over-the-counter pain reliever to help reduce the pain.
step, Anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin It is best to avoid them as they can slow down tooth movement.

 

 

4️⃣ Eat soft foods

In the early stages of orthodontic treatment, chewing stimulation can worsen the pain. Porridge, soup, steamed eggs, tofu We recommend a soft diet.

 

 

 

5️⃣ Get enough sleep and rest

Correction is a process in which subtle tissue changes occur. lack of sleep Ina stress may slow down the recovery from pain.

 

 

 

 

4. The process of adaptation is more important than pain.

 

Orthodontics is not a short-term treatment.

Because the body is in the process of finding a new balance
It may feel strange and uncomfortable at first, but most of the pain will go away within a week or so.

 

“It hurts” is a sign that the correction is progressing well.
If you can get through that time, a more even and beautiful smile will surely await you. 😁

 

 

 

 

 

Director Kim Hyeon-sun

Graduated from Seoul National University College of Dentistry
Catholic University College of Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Visiting Professor
Orthodontic specialist (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
Orthodontics and Accreditation (Korean Orthodontic Association)
World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) Fellowship
Associate Professor of Outpatient Clinic, CHA University Hospital

Director of Hyun Ceramic Dental Clinic

 

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