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Orthodontic treatment has come a very long way in being more patient friendly, as all of medicine has. The brackets are more comfortable, the torque of the wire is distributed more evenly, and the materials have become finer and less irritating as well. But the fact remains: you will have to spend anywhere from 6 months to 2 years with a metal device adhered to your teeth, and this is bound to cause some discomfort. Here are some of the things to look out for, and how to minimise their hold on your life.