The wires and the hook of my braces are scratching my cheeks. help?!
Question: The wires and the hook of my braces are scratching my cheeks.. help.?
the wires at all corners of my mouth and the hook are scratching on my cheeks and now i have 3 ulcers.. I tried putting wax on them but they dont seem to get any better.. also, the inside of the metal rings have these bracket like stuff that scratch against my tongue.. I put wax on it and i feel that it is impossible to get use to..
This is my second day with braces and I dont feel any pain, except a bit when i eat..
also, can anyone give me any tips on how i can get use to my braces.. The hooks, wires, brace, food stuck in teeth, etc.?Health Question & Answer
This is my second day with braces and I dont feel any pain, except a bit when i eat..
also, can anyone give me any tips on how i can get use to my braces.. The hooks, wires, brace, food stuck in teeth, etc.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
You should get used to everything BUT the wires are not supposed to be poking.. GO back to the orthodontist and have him clip them..Health Question & Answer
next time you go to the orthodontist ask him for wax this stuff that you put on top of it to stop it from scarching also ask him for a plexie brush to get the food out of your brAcesHealth Question & Answer
It takes time to get used to braces.. The inside of your mouth needs time to 'toughen up'......much like a new guitar player having sore finger tips until they become calloused..
Use the wax.. It feels weird, but it will help you.. also, a little liquid antacid (Maalox, Mylanta, etc..) on a cotton swab dabbed over the sores will take the sting out of them..
There are a bunch of cleaning brushes and picks out there especially for braces.. also, if you can afford one, a Water Pik is great.. It blows out all of the big particles before you brush.. Use it again after you brush to get the small ones you may have missed..
Try to floss.. Most young people can't be bothered, but it will keep your gums in shape, and cut down on the risks for cavities..Health Question & Answer
Use the wax.. It feels weird, but it will help you.. also, a little liquid antacid (Maalox, Mylanta, etc..) on a cotton swab dabbed over the sores will take the sting out of them..
There are a bunch of cleaning brushes and picks out there especially for braces.. also, if you can afford one, a Water Pik is great.. It blows out all of the big particles before you brush.. Use it again after you brush to get the small ones you may have missed..
Try to floss.. Most young people can't be bothered, but it will keep your gums in shape, and cut down on the risks for cavities..Health Question & Answer