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Pain with braces dentist confirmed 1 nerve shrinking pain spreading 2 different teeth pain level 1-3 ( 7-10x a day) malpractice?normal? orthodontist took a look at it visually said its ok .

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Normal: I am not sure what shrinking nerve is but orthodontics makes your teeth sore. You will find them more sore after an adjustment and gradually get better until the next adjustment.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ask your Generalist: It's not uncommon to have some temporary soreness when teeth are moved orthodontically. In all fairness to you and your orthodontist, we can't be expected to evaluate your problem without having examined you (plus seeing x-rays) both before treatment and currently. Stuff happens. Might have happened even without the ortho. What does your general dentist say? That would be my next move.

Answered 6/16/2015

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Dr. Hessam Rahimi answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Cavities perhaps: Dear manueconda33; it is possible that you either have cavities developing or maybe some sort of gum issue that could range from food impaction to gum inflammation. My suggestion is to pursue an evaluation by a general dentist for cavities/cleaning. Improved oral hygiene during braces treatment always minimizes these issues. 99.99% not malpractice and purely not ideal oral hygiene.

Answered 2/25/2013

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Normal: Probably just normal soreness when teeth are moving. To ease your mind your should see your general (family) dentist to determine if there are any cavities or gum issues developing.

Answered 7/31/2013

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2nd opinion: Malpractice is definted as improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment. There is nothing you've stated that relates at all to malpractice. Pain with braces is expected. Perhaps, a second opinion examination with another dentist regarding "nerve shrinking" as I am unaware of this terminology or it's occurrence.

Answered 9/3/2013

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Probably transient: Some discomfort is to be expected with orthodontic treatment. If your gums are healthy, the pain should be controllable with analgesics and saline rinses. Make sure you are cleaning between teeth. If pain persists, see your general dentist to check for cavities, infections of hard or soft tissues, etc. I never heard of "nerve shrinking.".

Answered 6/16/2015

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