Orthodontic treatment has improved dramatically. As a rule, braces might make your teeth tender and sore for a few days, but it is not necessarily painful. This annoyance can be relieved with an over-the-counter analgesic. Today’s braces are more comfortable and use technology that reduces the discomfort. The orthodontic braces have become smaller and smoother, plus gentle wires provide continuous light forces over a longer period of time. The latest biocompatible braces have reduced discomfort.