It’s perfectly normal to experience some minor discomfort during treatment because gentle yet firm forces are used to reposition your teeth in your jaw. Usually, any discomfort is easily controllable with over-the-counter painkillers. If the discomfort persists, our dentist can almost certainly adjust your treatment slightly to ensure you feel more comfortable. Often the discomfort will disappear after the first few days of wearing a new brace or aligners or after the brace is adjusted.