{"id":24933,"date":"2021-08-13T12:53:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T11:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=24933"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:01:40","slug":"do-braces-hurt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/braces-for-adults\/do-braces-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Braces Hurt, and What Can You Do to Alleviate the Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why do braces hurt?<\/strong> If you ask your grandmother, she might tell you that beauty is pain, but there’s actually a simple medical explanation. Braces hurt because your teeth are being pushed and pulled, creating pressure that causes increased sensitivity. They can also cause pain because of cuts and scratches from the metal brackets and wire.<\/p>

The good news is that pain caused by dental braces<\/a> is manageable, and anyone who has had severely crooked teeth will tell you that in retrospect, braces are usually worth it once you have a beautiful, straight smile.<\/p>

In this article, we’ll go over:<\/p>