Just got braces and this wax stuff doesn't help! What do I do?!
Question: This is my 3rd day ..i put the wax stuff on my braces but it won't stick to em. And my mouth is constantly dry now and rubs against it. Suggestions?
Answers: This is my 3rd day ..i put the wax stuff on my braces but it won't stick to em. And my mouth is constantly dry now and rubs against it. Suggestions?
ok at first the wax didnt sick to my braces either and ive only had them for 5 days now. what i did was make the braces really dry with a tissue or towel and then put the wax on. you have to use a big piece and put it around the whole bracket and wire. With your mouth being dry just remeber to drink lots of fluids cos i didnt have this problem. Also if your braces are rubbing against your gums try not to talk to much cos that makes it worse and it will last longer. I hope they stop hurting and the wax sticks now. Hope i could help!
Your ****ed! Trust me. Been there, done that!
its only going to get worst. wait till they tighten them ahh..
i think you should call your dentist and ask for some advise.
Ive also been there and done that and you will feel the same pain when you get your braces tightened and you will for the most part get used to it soon enough.
I had braces for about 2 1/2 years. If the brackets irritated my mouth, I'd just double the wax or make it thick. Your mouth will get use to them. I think patience is key. Trust me...this is coming someone who had them for almost 3 years! LOL
Hey...yeah, that is what sucks about braces. They turn your lips into shredded pieces of skin. I hate it.
Eventually, though, your lips will get tougher and form calices so they don't get cut up. You just have to deal with it for now, pretty much.
Try putting a little bit more than u usally would. i have braces amd the wax wouldn't stay on when i first got them.Wait till you get them tightned and get a new wire in .That hurts,just try some more wax and see if it helps.hope i helped some.
Have you pressed quite hard with the wax or tried to get it so it sort of hooks around the bracket? Sometimes the wax just won't stick so you have to sort of make it hang on if you know what I mean. As for the dry mouth it might be that you're just freaking out and stuff but if you're really stressed give your orthodontist a call about it. That's what they're there for.
u know wht u shud try...u shud try chewing gum n thn whn its all soft..sticking it on to ur brackets where its abrading ur cheek n lips.
n don't let others demoralise you.there's a reason why you have the brackets on..so u'll have to manage until they can be removed.just take one day at a time...good luck!