Spacers are usually painful, although pain relievers can alleviate the pain if needed. Depending on the placement of the patient's teeth, spacers may not hurt when first applied, then start to hurt after some time, or they may immediately start to hurt.

Do spacers hurt more than braces?

Do spacers hurt more than braces? When the spacers are first inserted, you may experience a little discomfort and pain, but they don't hurt more than braces.

How long do your teeth hurt after getting spacers?

Generally, this discomfort of spacers will fade as your teeth get used to the feeling of the spacers. Your teeth should stop hurting after 2-3 days, but you might still feel the pressure of the orthodontic separators throughout the time they are between your teeth.