If a client experiences significant pain after orthodontic appointments, when is it best to schedule supportive periodontal therapy appointments?

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When a client experiences significant pain after orthodontic appointments, it is best to schedule supportive periodontal therapy appointments before the orthodontic adjustment appointments. Immediately after orthodontic adjustment appointments is not the best time for these clients because painful sensations may develop within hours of the adjustment and last for several days. An 8-month recall interval is too long an interval for most orthodontic clients. Although an over-the-counter analgesic will relieve pain associated with orthodontic movement, the best time to schedule supportive periodontal therapy appointments is before these adjustments.

If a Client Experiences Significant Pain After Orthodontic Appointments, When