When you have braces fitted, your orthodontist will usually give you some orthodontic wax to take home. New devices can rub against the soft tissues of the mouth, so the pain, but you can use this wax to cushion the areas that hurt the mouth until you get used to the orthodontic braces. Dental wax can also help if braces breaks and ends with a sharp bit sticking on your lips or cheeks, giving you some protection until it can be fixed keys. Sometimes, you may run out of wax at the time you need. If you can not get hold of any, you can find emergency arrangements in your home.
Ortho Wax is usually prescribed to prevent such problems from cultures during the first months after the wires have been installed. Usually made of paraffin, beeswax, carnauba wax, ortho can effectively alleviate the discomfort, pain and pain in specific areas of the mouth where the supports appear to be very sharp. The wax is non-toxic and so there is no need to worry if you happen to accidentally swallow.
How to use ortho Wax properly:
- Wash hands, and then turn a small piece of wax until it breaks off. Do not just carry it out, because it will stretch and become too thin to shape properly.
- Using your fingers, dental wax roll into a small ball, quite symmetrical. Molding the wax in this way is heated up and makes it easier to mold.
- With fingertip, place the ball of wax directly on the support braces that is causing irritation and need a cushion. You will want to push the wax firmly enough to stay there, but not so much that is forced down in the area between the teeth and the braces. Dental wax should protrude a little braces.
- After a few hours the wax begins to detach itself, so apply when necessary.
- Before eating, remove all wax dental mouth. You can pull or move outside the braces with a finger or a toothbrush. If you allow to remove it before eating, it is likely to be dislodged while chewing and swallow along with your meal. Do not worry if this happens, however, because the dental wax is non-toxic. Swallow not hurt.
Alternative orthodontic wax
Cheese wax: If you have cheese in the fridge which is covered with wax, you can use a small piece of the coating as an alternative to orthodontic wax, according HealthDirect Australia. Again, you should roll the wax to heat and shape.
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