26/08/2026
Why do some people get mouth ulcers with braces while others don’t? 👀
It may come down to bracket design.
A recent BMC Oral Health study used finite element analysis to compare spherical and rectangular brackets—and found consistently lower mucosal stress with spherical brackets across different tooth conditions.
Smoother shape. Less concentrated stress. More comfort.
Because orthodontic treatment shouldn't be all about “just getting used to it.”
