Pain, discomfort and sensitivityQuestion during treatment

Do the lower teeth hurt more than the upper teeth?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Many patients say they feel more discomfort in their lower teeth than in their upper teeth as they move. We can assume this is because the lower jaw generally has denser bone. The most sensitive teeth during orthodontic treatment are the front teeth (the smallest in size) and the most rotated ones.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.