Acupressure, ibuprofen, or chewing gum for braces pain
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure (pressing on specific points on your body), ibuprofen (a common pain reliever), or chewing gum works best to reduce pain after getting your first braces wire. You will be randomly assigned to one of these methods to see which helps most.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 15 and 35 years old.
- You need to have all your adult teeth (no missing permanent teeth).
- You must be getting braces and are scheduled for your first wire placement.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You cannot be allergic to ibuprofen or chewing gum.
- You must not have taken any pain or anti-inflammatory medication within 24 hours before joining.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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