“Can teeth be sensitive to braces?”
I am a 17 year old male. I want to know if teeth can be sensitive to braces?
7 Answers
It is a rare occurrence, but some might be allergic to the metal in braces or even the plastic components in clear tray aligners, There are solutions if this were to happen. For me it has happened 2 times in 50 years, so I would not worry about it happening.
yes
Teeth can’t be sensitive to braces but having braces on and orthodontic movement can make teeth feel sensitive. Usually unpleasant symptoms go away in a few days after an adjustment. Should pain or sensitivity persist after a few days, you should report back to your orthodontist.
Teeth are sensitive to tooth movement. Having a band or bracket attached to a tooth does not cause the tooth to be sensitive.
All teeth have only one response that is discomfort. The degree of discomfort really depends on the individual tooth or the individual. A tooth never feels warm and fuzzy like somebody giving you a massage. The reason for the sensitivity is pain is a protected mechanism it tells you there is a change in the delicate tooth structure it is normal to feel some change therefore some discomfort as teeth are moving. Generally, the discomfort goes away with in several days. Or if Tylenol or Ibuprofen Is taken in advance of the procedure or before the tooth responds to the movement that reduces the amount of time and sometime completely stopped sensitivity. Also, using a DE sensitizing tooth place helps.
"Sensitive" is a relative term. The teeth will be moved, so there will be pressure (sometimes "pain"), particularly in the days following adjustments.
Yes they can
