Does it hurt to have teeth extracted for braces?
Disease description:
Does getting teeth pulled for braces hurt?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
There may be some pain associated with tooth extraction while wearing braces, but the level of discomfort is generally similar to that of extraction without braces and is not worsened by the presence of braces.
During the extraction, the dentist will decide whether to administer local anesthesia based on the individual case, in order to minimize pain. Under the effect of anesthesia, the extraction procedure is typically not noticeably painful. After the extraction, once the anesthetic wears off, there may be mild pain and swelling, but these can be managed and relieved with appropriate treatment and medication prescribed by the dentist.
Therefore, the pain associated with tooth extraction while wearing braces is controllable and manageable.
