What are some ways to alleviate the pain and soreness brought on by braces?

Firstly, interproximal reduction (IPR) is known as teeth stripping or shaving. The overall goal is to narrow the teeth by trimming off a small thickness of tooth enamel [1]. Often, the dentist will recommend this when the patient has: Proclined incisors Overjet correction Tooth crowding Discrepancies in tooth sizes Orthodontic treatments like Invisalign is often paired together with an interproximal reduction [2]. In the past, IPR is done first at the beginning of the treatment process. However, things have changed.

Thank you for your question. Metal braces are typically made using stainless steel while ceramic braces are composed of aluminium oxide. Ceramic braces can be either polycrystalline (sintered or fused aluminium oxide) or monocrystalline (single crystal of aluminium oxide). As metal can deform considerably without fracturing, the material is more malleable. During the removal of metal braces, your dentist will squeeze the sides of the metal braces, this usually breaks the mechanical bond between the metal braces and the glue (resin adhesive).