Your child's teeth are not used to being shifted, so it's completely normal to experience some pain and soreness for the first few days after getting braces. We recommend having some over-the-counter pain medication and popsicles on hand to help numb any pain or discomfort they may feel. Patients can also feel soreness in their teeth and gums after orthodontic visits where they have their braces tightened, but they should begin to feel less and less discomfort as their treatment goes on and their teeth get used to being adjusted.