Bursa Orthodonticspeicalist Dr. Begüm Ulaşan Freaghs All the Questions

Aon of the most frequently asked questions by patients considering orthodontic treatment (braces or clear aligner therapy) is: "Is orthodontic treatment painful, will it hurt a lot?" or "Will I be in constant pain if I get braces or use clear aligners?"

This question is so common that Dr. Begüm Ulaşan, who works in orthodontics in Bursa, says almost everyone expresses the same concern with different phrasing during initial examinations.

In this article, especially for patients planning orthodontic treatment in and around Bursa, we will address the question, \"is-orthodontic-treatment-painful\" in detail and clearly, covering the following points:

1. Which hurts more, braces or clear aligners?
2. What sensations are felt in the first few days?
3. Is this pain unbearable, or is it a manageable tenderness?
4. What can be done to alleviate the pain?
5. What are the practical solutions recommended by Dr. Begüm Ulaşan to her patients in Bursa?

1. What Do We Mean by \"Pain\"? What Sensation is Normal in Orthodontics?

Let's clarify this question first: The \"pain\" referred to in orthodontic treatment is often not the kind of unbearable toothache that keeps you awake at night, as we might think of in daily life.

The sensations felt during the orthodontic process are temporary, mild-to-moderate feelings described as:

1. Pressure
2. Aching/Throbbing
3. Tenderness
4. Discomfort when chewing

Dr. Begüm Ulaşan summarizes this for her patients in her Bursa clinic:

"Orthodontics is a process where we apply light and controlled force to your teeth. It is neither realistic to expect to feel nothing nor to experience unbearable pain. In a properly planned treatment, a mild-to-moderate, manageable tenderness is normal."

I bhfocail eile, is mó an "péine" i gcúram ortod CFD ná:

1. An brú a chuireann duit braon do fiacla ag bogadh.
2. Mothú ”mo fiacla ag brú ar a chéile” nuair a bhíonn tú ag briseadh agus na trí lá tosaigh.

Tugann an t-eolas seo réamhaisnéis agus réamhullmhúchán den dlíodar, rud a éascaíonn an próiseas go mór sa néaróga síciatrach.

2. Na Trí Laethanta Céadfaí le Brádlapa: Cé mhéad Péin atá ann?

Is é an tréimhse a fhaigheann orthodontic an fhaireadh is mó ná nuair a chuirtear brádlapa ar an bhfíochán agus nuair a thógann trí lá tosaigh.

2.1. Na 24–72 Uaireanta Ón Tús

Tar éis don bhárlampa a chur ar na fiacla nó an chéad chumhacht ghníomhach a úsáidtear:

1. D’fhéadfadh mothúchán bog agus brúnn gearr a bheith ag tosú laistigh de na chéad uair an chloig.
2. In 24–48 uair an chloig, d’fhéadfadh go mbraitheodh an brú seo mar throibhiú agus comhartha de mheitime i roinnt fiacla.
3. Go háirithe nuair a bhíonn tú ag iarraidh biast ar bhia trom, d’fhéadfadh an mothús an “tá sé go muaigh nuair a chuirim brú ar mo chuid fiacla” tarlú.

Is gnách agus is iontach an tipéiser seo. Míníonn Dr. Begüm Ulaşan an tréimhse seo dá patients i mBursa:

"Is féidir leat smaoineamh ar na trí laethanta tosaigh mar an sore muscle atá tú ag mothú tar éis cleachtaí. Tá na cealla timpeall ar phríomh fiacla ag iarraidh dul i dtaithí ar an gcumhacht nua. Beidh an pian seo ag laghdú mar a oireann an corp."

Tuairiscíonn an chuid is mó den phobal:

1. Tá an phian ag dul i bhfolús go suntasach laistreach na chéad 3-5 lá.
2. Mothúchán na sása i saol laethúil timpeall 1 seachtain.

2.2. Éirína ar na Lipéid, na Bocais nó ar an Guaillí

Socrú eile sa chúrsa ar chóireáil fiacla ná:

1. An brácaí (na píosaí beaga greamaithe ar na fiacla) ag irritriú taobh istigh den gcúl agus na lipéid.
2. An teanga ag teagmháil leis an mearchlár corda.

Is féidir go mothaíonn an scéal seo le feiceáil, go háirithe sna chéad chúpla laethanta agus ina mbéal ag labhairt nó ag magas. De réir mar a oireann na teochtáin, laghdaíonn an t-íogacht, agus foghlaimíonn an béal "glacadh" leis na brácaí.

Chun cabhrú le mic léinn i mBursa dul trí tráchtas seo go compordach, soláthraíonn Dr. Begüm Ulaşan:

1. Súbailte fiacla orthodontic wax.”
2. làimhseachas a dhéileálann le giorraíocht bhrú.
3. Treoracha cúraim shimplí.

Leis seo, is féidir na hiompar teochtáin a rialú.

3. An dNí Laíon Faoi Caint i Leigheas Clear Aligner?

Inniu, tá go leor daoine fásta agus daoine óga sa bhursa ag roghnú le haghaidh teiripe clear aligner, ag rá, "Tá fiontair agam, ach ní theastaíonn brágaí uaim."

mar sin, an bhfuil níos compordaí i dtéarmaí pian?

3.1. An Cineál Pian a Mhothaítear leis na Clear Aligners

Nuair a athraítear na clear aligners (e.g., agus an tray nua a athrú gach 7-10 lá):

1. Mild-to-moderate pressure and throbbing may be felt in the teeth for the first 1–2 days.
2. Some teeth may be more sensitive during biting and chewing.

Logically, the tooth movement mechanism is the same: A new force is applied to the teeth with a new aligner, the tissues adapt, and the tenderness then subsides.

The difference is:

1. Since there are no brackets inside the cheek/lip with clear aligners, the risk of iritation and sores is lower.
2. From an aesthetic and comfort perspective, clear aligners are described by most patients as more comfortable than braces.

For this reason, Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa often recommends clear aligner treatment (if the case is suitable), especially for adults who prioritize appearance in their work and social life and are "more afraid of irritation than pain."

4. Is There Pain at Every Adjustment Appointment?

Not only when the braces are first placed, but also at every check-up appointment in orthodontic treatment:

1. Wires may be tightened.
2. Elastics may be changed.
3. A new set may be started in the aligner system.

This situation can also cause temporary tenderness.

4.1. Days When Wires are Tightened/Updated

A certain amount of pressure and throbbing is normal in the teeth for the first 24–48 hours after the check-up. Discomfort may again be felt, especially when biting hard objects.

Dr. Begüm Ulaşan advises her patients in Bursa during these days to:

1. Con随mh softer, easily chewable foods.
2. Take simple painkillers for a short time if necessary (with a doctor's recommendation).
3. Avoid extremely hot/cold foods.

This sensation is usually:

1. More noticeable on the first day.
2. Diminishing on the second–third day.
3. Then returning to a level that does not impede daily life.

5. Is Orthodontic Pain Unbearable? What Do Patients Say?

Many people considering orthodontics read "horror stories" online: exaggerated comments like "I couldn't talk or eat for days" or "I cried for days" can increase anxiety.

Feedback from Dr. Begüm Ulaşan's hundreds of patients in Bursa is generally as follows:

1. "The first 3–4 days were a truly difficult adjustment period, but then I felt much better."
2. "It's more like constant pressure and tenderness than pain. It's not something unbearable."
3. "I struggled when the braces were first put on, but subsequent adjustments were much milder."
4. "With clear aligners, it feels strange during the first on-and-off period, but after two days, you even forget about it."

What is important here is:

1. Being properly informed.
2. Being aware that what will be experienced in the first few days is expected and temporary.
3. Following the doctor's recommendations for pain management.

Although the perception of pain varies from person to person, the forces applied in orthodontic treatment are scientifically planned to be:

1. Controlled.
2. Within physiological limits.
3. Without damaging the tooth root and surrounding tissues.

This ensures that the pain felt is at a manageable, not unbearable, level.

6. What Can Be Done to Reduce Orthodontic Pain?

Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa frequently shares the following practical recommendations with her patients to make the orthodontic treatment process more comfortable:

6.1. Prefer Soft Foods in the First Few Days

Foods such as:

1. Soup
2. Yogurt
3. Puree
4. Pasta
5. Banana, boiled vegetables

make eating easier without applying excessive pressure to the teeth. Hard bread crusts, nuts, and hard fruits/vegetables like apples or carrots can cause unnecessary tenderness in the first few days.

6.2. Take Simple Painkillers if Necessary

If there is no systemic obstacle and your doctor approves:

1. Simple painkillers can provide short-term relief, especially in the evening, when mild-to-moderate pain is felt during the first 1–2 days.

The key here is:

1. Not to use medication continuously and uncontrollably on your own.
2. To strictly follow the dose and frequency recommended by your orthodontist (like Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa).

6.3. Use Orthodontic Wax for Mouth Irritations

In cases where brackets irritate the inside of the lip and cheek:

1. The special orthodontic wax provided by the doctor reduces friction when placed over the bracket.
2. The irritated area heals more easily and quickly.

This wax is routinely given to patients at Milim Dental and many Bursa orthodontic clinics, and instructions on how to use it are provided.

6.4. Rinsing with Warm Water

Rinsing the mouth with warm water (not hot), and with antiseptic mouthwashes if recommended by the doctor, can alleviate soft tissue tenderness and support the healing process.

6.5. Psychologically Accept the "Adjustment Period"

Thoughts like, "I wish I hadn't done this" or "How will I get used to this?" are very normal in the first few days. Dr. Begüm Ulaşan usually tells her patients:

"The first week is a period where your body and mind are adapting to the new situation. View this process as a temporary investment. After a few weeks, most of my patients say they feel 'as if they don't have braces.'"

This perspective makes the pain and tenderness much more tolerable.

7. Who Might Feel Pain Slightly More?

In some individuals, orthodontic tenderness may be slightly more pronounced than in others. For example:

1. Those who already have sensitive gums.
2. Those who grind their teeth or use their jaw muscles excessively.
3. Individuals with a lower pain threshold.
4. Complex cases where intense movement is applied to many teeth simultaneously.

Even in these situations:

1. The treatment plan can be adjusted with softer forces if necessary.
2. Check-up intervals, the wires used, or the aligner sets can be tailored to your condition.
3. Open communication with your doctor for pain management is very important.

Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa evaluates not only the position of the teeth but also the patient's comfort during check-ups and makes micro-adjustments to the planning if necessary.

8. What You Need to Know Before Starting Orthodontic Treatment

To give a healthier answer to the question, "Is orthodontic treatment painful?", it is helpful to keep these points in mind:

1. Yes, it is not realistic to expect absolutely zero sensation. Mild-to-moderate pressure and tenderness are normal as your teeth shift.
2. No, it is not unbearable pain that will completely disrupt your life. In a properly planned and monitored orthodontic treatment, the pain is manageable and short in duration.
3. The first few days are the most challenging period; then the body adapts. After getting through the first week, most patients say, "It wasn't as bad as I expected."

9. Conclusion: Is Orthodontic Treatment Painful?

Let's give an honest and realistic answer to this question:

1. Yes, it is not expected that you will feel nothing while your teeth move during orthodontic treatment.
2. No, this process is not filled with unbearable toothaches.

The experience of most patients is:

1. Mild-to-moderate tenderness lasting 3–5 days after the first braces are placed or the first aligner set is started.
2. A period of adaptation afterward.
3. Similar, but shorter and milder tenderness lasting 1–2 days with each new activation or aligner change.

If you live in or can come to Bursa, and you are thinking:

1. "I want orthodontics, but I'm afraid of the pain."
2. "Ni dom go maith maidir le bheith faighte ag brácaí nó aligners fáilgeanta."

Is féidir leat sceideal a chur in áirithe le speisialtóir orthodontic Dr. Begüm Ulaşan chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoi:

1. Na roghanna chóireála speisialta do do struchtúr béal.
2. An leibhéal pian/nochtain a d’fhéadfá a bheith ag súil leis.
3. Conas is féidir an próiseas a bhainistiú níos compordaí.

Cuimhnigh: Tá orthodontics infheistíocht sa gháire a thiocfaidh leat ar feadh na hoidhreachta. Tá na cúpla lá de nochtain ag tús na hinvestíochta seo, nuair a chomparáidítear leis na buntáistí faoina d’éitear go léir, ag éirí ina phróiseas a deir an chuid is mó de na hothair, “Tá sé áthasach dom gur ghlac mé cosán é.”