Honest answers on comfort for anyone starting orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a long commitment, and it is natural to wonder how it will feel day to day. Parents ask on behalf of worried teenagers. Adults ask whether they have left it too late. At our Khar clinic we take time over these questions before any appliance is fitted.
Here is the short version. Fitting braces or aligners does not need an injection. Teeth feel tight and tender for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment or new aligner, and then settle. There is no age limit as long as the teeth and gums are healthy.
For patients with strong dental anxiety or a sensitive gag reflex, we go slowly and can discuss whether nitrous oxide (laughing gas) would help for particular appointments.
Fixed braces stay on the teeth and work around the clock. Clear aligners are removable trays changed in sequence. We explain which suits your bite, and why, instead of pushing one option.
Discomfort usually peaks in the first two or three days after a fitting or adjustment and then eases. Knowing this in advance makes it far less alarming.
A wire that pokes or a bracket that rubs can be very irritating. You are shown how to use orthodontic wax, and you can call the clinic if something needs trimming or fixing.
Records: treatment begins with an examination, photographs, X-rays and moulds or scans of your teeth. These show how the teeth and jaws relate and allow the dentist to plan the movements needed.
Fitting day with braces: the teeth are cleaned and dried, small brackets are bonded to them and a wire is threaded through. It takes a while but does not hurt. Your lips and cheeks need a week or two to get used to the brackets, and soft food helps in the first few days.
Starting aligners: your first trays are checked for fit and you are shown how to put them in and take them out. Small tooth-coloured attachments may be bonded to some teeth to help the trays grip. Aligners must be worn for most of the day and night, typically 20 to 22 hours, or the teeth will not track as planned.
Regular reviews: braces are adjusted every few weeks, and aligner progress is checked at intervals. Each change brings a day or two of tightness. Cleaning needs extra effort throughout, because food trapped around brackets or under trays can cause decay and gum inflammation.
After the appliance comes off: teeth tend to drift back if left alone. Retainers are therefore part of the treatment, not an optional extra. Your dentist will tell you how long and how often to wear them.
Get StartedMild crowding may be corrected in some months, while complex bite problems can take two years or more. Some cases need tooth removal to create space, and some are better treated with braces than aligners. You will be given an estimate for your own case after the records have been studied, and it may change as treatment progresses.
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15:36 01 Oct 24
The clinic is well decorated and pristine. All the four dentists there are very experienced and super welcoming. Best place in Bandra for any dental work.
10:45 29 Sep 24
I went for a normal checkup but was amazed to experience laughing gas. They gave me a totally pain-free experience.
10:37 29 Sep 24
I went to Nitro Dentists with my friend and it was a really amazing experience. The doctors were supportive and reassuring.
10:19 19 Jul 24
Good service, friendly doctors, and an overall smooth experience with Nitro Dentists.
10:30 06 Jul 24
Affordable implants are available at Nitro Dentists. Amazing care and attention throughout the treatment.
15:23 01 Jul 24
Affordable dental care is hard to find, but Nitro Dentists in Mumbai delivers top-notch care at a reasonable price.
Nitro Dentists Khar is located at Makhija Royale Building, 201, S.V. Road, above Noble Chemist, Khar West, Mumbai 400052. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, which leaves room for visits after school or work. For orthodontic appointments, phone +91 97696 52122.
