How much do braces hurt on a scale of 1-10?

In our clinic in Downtown PHX, the patients always ask us how much braces hurt on a scale of 1-10, or if it hurts the first day when you start orthodontic treatment. The truth is it doesn’t hurt at all, but it’s completely normal to have some discomfort for a few days after your first […]
Unusual Pain After a Tooth Extraction? It Maybe an Infection

It’s not a secret that after a tooth extraction procedure, we can experience some pain but, how do we differentiate between normal pain and a more serious infection? Before we begin talking about tooth extraction infections, it’s important to emphasize that tooth extractions are a safe and straightforward procedure. Despite that, some complications can arise. […]