Does getting the metal brackets on your teeth hurt?

I'm getting braces really soon. I just had spacers, and now the orthodontist is going to put the metal rings around my teeth. Does it hurt? What happens exactly?

Does getting the metal brackets on your teeth hurt?
The metal rings, or bands, are usually put on the back teeth for more durability than a bracket. To put them on, they will find the appropriate size for your tooth, and then they will use a tool called a bitestick to help place it on. It is shaped a lot like a toothbrush, and you gently bite on it and it helps guide the band down on your tooth. It doesn't hurt generally, and it's a pretty easy experience provided your spacers did their job. If your spacer came out sooner than a day prior to your appointment and wasn't replaced, it may be a little more difficult to fit the band. If it comes out 24 hours or less prior to the seating of the bands, it shouldn't pose any problems. It's not a rough procedure, it's just a little time consuming. I hope this calms any anxiety you may have about the process. It's really not that bad. I've had them twice myself. You've already been through the rough part....separators tend to be uncomfortable, at least they were for me. Your banding/bonding appointment will be a breeze.





Some other advice about your appointment: On the morning of your appointment, remember to eat a good breakfast since you'll be in the chair for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. You can even take anything that you would normally take for a headache, such as Tylenol or Advil, though your teeth won't get sore until several hours after your wire gets placed.





Hope this helps! Good luck to you! :o)
Reply:No it doesnt hurt. Its only sore after tightnings.
Reply:Nope, getting the actual brackets on don't hurt a bit! Just afterwards you'll feel some discomfort.
Reply:Well, my orthodontist tried putting on one my tooth, but it was too big. They tried a smaller one next, but it was way too small, so it kinda hurt because they had to push really hard to get it on there. So, it just depends on the size of the metal band and your tooth. Hope this helps! :)