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Is an injection given during orthodontic treatment?

Is an injection given during orthodontic treatment?

This is a frequently asked question before getting braces.

This question, or rather the answer to this question, makes (especially our young patients) worry for no reason and even refuse treatment.

Sometimes the Etching Gel - the etchant that helps us attach the braces to the teeth - is perceived by young patients as an injection and causes unnecessary anxiety.

I must say that this gel is applied to the surface of the teeth...

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