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Will braces hurt, on a scale of 1 to 10?
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What would #10 be?: What would you use as an example of #10? If i had to give it a number, i would say #1 at most, probably a lot less.
Answered 6/19/2013
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Pain is subjective: Orthodontic treatment can cause a toothache for brief periods of time when the braces are adjusted or tightened. Take OTC pain medication (NSAIDs or Tylenol), as your orthodontist recommends. In many cases ZERO pain.
Answered 10/1/2014
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