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I've Heard Braces Are Painful, Are "Fastbraces" Any Different?
asked 1 year ago by Texas9979 in Texas
Latest answer by Doug Depew, DMD
Question viewed 456 times
Tags: adult
I'm researching different alternatives for "adult" braces. Never had them as a kid
2 answers to I've Heard Braces Are Painful, Are "Fastbraces" Any Different?
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Beware of so called "Fast Braces"
It is true that there is some discomfort with braces. But everyone has differnet tolerance levels, and the pain is short lived. Modern materials such as self-ligating brackets and super-elastic wires have made braces much more comfortable.
The fast braces I believe you are referring to, are kits dentists can get to align your front teeth. The teeth don't necessarily move faster. They are only moving the front teeth that show when you smile. They don't...
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Most patients report very LITTLE pain from braces
While SOME tenderness should be expected, the level of discomfort is reportedly VERY low. Most complaints come from the inconvenience factor, as the diet is altered or that the surface of the teeth are now rough. The most gentle and speedy adult braces method, that "I" have found, is 6 Month Smiles. The NiTi wire has less torque, so the job gets done with minimal discomfort.
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