Laser zaps away orthodontic pain in small trial
NCT ID NCT07456709
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether low-level laser therapy can reduce pain caused by orthodontic separators (rubber bands placed between teeth before braces). Thirty-one adults received different laser doses on three sides of their mouth and a fake treatment on the fourth side. Pain levels were tracked over 72 hours using a scale from 0 to 100. The goal was to see if laser therapy offers real pain relief compared to placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
low-level laser therapy (980 nm GaAlAs diode laser)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a quick, non-drug way to ease pain after getting orthodontic separators.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 31 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the pain relief might be modest or no better than placebo.
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Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged
Szeged, Csongrád-Csanád, 6720, Hungary