Braces take a little time to get used to, but once your mouth adjusts you shouldn’t feel any more pain. You can take over the counter pain medication to help relieve aches and pains associated with braces. If your brackets rub sores on the inside of your cheeks and lips, use the wax your orthodontist issues to smooth over the rough spot and allow your sores to heal. After the first week your pain will likely be gone. You may feel a little tightness and discomfort after each visit to the orthodontist as adjustments are made to shift your teeth. Check carefully before you leave the orthodontist’s office each time to make sure there are no protruding wires that could cause irritation.