Getting Used To Wearing
Braces
- To minimize soreness take Tylenol or Advil.
- Brackets may cause some irritation.
If this occurs:
- Use wax to stop the irritation
- Use a warm salt water rinse
to heal the irritation
 Some over-the-counter products
such as Zilactin-B may help as well
Quick Fixes
Braces are not indestructible! In fact, they
can be easily loosened or even broken if you are not
careful.
With new braces, irritation can occur. This can be alleviated by:
- Rolling a small piece of orthodontic wax into a pea
size ball, place it over the area of the braces, which
are causing irritation.
This will provide
relief to the area. If a wire comes loose and sticks you on the inside
of your mouth:
 Try tucking it in with the end of an eraser or a
spoon. If that does not work, dry it with a tissue,
then place
wax over the wire to prevent further
sticking. Please notify the office of any other problems.
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