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When you wear dental braces , you will likely develop some sore areas in your mouth. The inner cheeks, lips, and gums may feel sore where they contact the metal brackets and wires of dental braces. This is absolutely normal if you consider all these hard and sharp metals rubbing against the sensitive inner mouth tissues (mucosa). In some cases, especially in young children the pain from the mouth sores can seriously affect their appetite.
Dental wax is a special kind of wax for use in dental care that can be applied on any area of the dental braces which is causing discomfort and soreness. Orthodontic wax can help in easing pain by providing a protective barrier between the dental braces and soft tissues of the mouth. Dental wax can also help to get accustomed to your braces quicker, and to help them feel much more comfortable as well.
The most common place where dental wax is used is on the piece of metal sticking out from the last tooth where the last brackets and end wires are located. However, you can use dental wax anywhere you feel sore because of the braces and you want to make your mouth feel more comfortable. You only need a small amount of dental wax to get relief.
To use dental wax for braces, simply take a piece and gently warm it between your thumb and finger. You can alternatively use one of the dental wax warmer devices availble in the market. When the wax become soft and pliable, you can stick it onto the metal ends of dental braces which cause the discomfort.
Dental wax for braces can help to prevent the development of painful canker sores and other irritations of the mouth caused by dental braces. You can find in the market a number of different dental waxes for braces, some of them are flavored for more pleasant use.
