Do braces or other orthodontic treatment hurt?

It doesn’t cause any pain to place braces or aligners. When you first start your orthodontic treatment there is some pressure on your teeth, so you may feel a little discomfort. But as your mouth adjusts to the new appliance this will ease. Modern techniques and materials have made orthodontic treatment much less uncomfortable than in previous years. A soft diet for the initial few days may be necessary to overcome that feeling.