Most of the orthodontic patients experience pain during treatment and this significantly influences their attitudes and the approach towards treatment.A number of factors that influence pain response include age,gender,personal pain threshold,mood and stress level of the person,cultural differences and types of orthodontic treatment.Pain is a often overlooked subject by orthodontists,it is nevertheless important to understand the source and mechanism of the pain that occurs during treatment,as well as the methods for managing and controlling this pain.This review attempts to overview the mechanism,duration and current management strategies of orthodontic treatment.