Do lower braces hurt more than top?

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england
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Do lower braces hurt more than top?

#1 Post by england »

I've only ever had top braces, but my nieces both said that the lower braces hurt more and for longer. Has this been true for anybody?
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Re: Do lower braces hurt more than top?

#2 Post by tashay1985 »

It has not been true for me. It seemed to take the same amount of time to get used to them. I found that they moved just as fast as my upper teeth did as well, so nothing noticeable different over here! :D :)
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#3 Post by BraceFace2o1o »

Not for me, my upper teeth were sore for longer than my lowers.
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Re: Do lower braces hurt more than top?

#4 Post by sadpanda »

I think the lower ones hurt more. I'm not sure why though. And they are constantly poking the inside of my cheek and lips, leaving deep indentations or little holes, so I have to wear the silicone wax a lot. But, like I said, I can't think of any reason why the lower ones hurt more. My teeth seem to move about the same on upper and lower and I got upper and lower braces on the same day.
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