Mouth cuts from braces?

Question

My son has braces and they always seem to be cutting his lips.. and hes in pain from them.. do you know anyway to treat them?

Answer 1

Ask his dentist to give him something to treat the cuts and ask them to apply wax to cover the sharp edges of the braces. It works wonders!

Answer 2

Captain has it correct with one exception, we tell them to use the wax to cover the sore spots, but it's "best" if they try not to "push against the lips" with their hands or "rub the front of their mouth" against the brackets. It just something they will have to get used to and it's really better it they "don't use" the wax and allow the mouth to become accustom to the orthodontics. If there are cuts, he should use some wax but try not to place it all over the braces, just the cut area.

After all, they are going to be wearing them for quite some time, so in the long run it's just better to toughen up the tissue for the long term of wearing them. The warm salt water rinses work really well at easing the discomfort from the abrasion areas during their transition into braces. I know it sounds terrible, but you would be amazed at how many kids get used to the braces faster without the wax. We very rarely give it out after the initial placement of the orthodontics and our patients never complain after the first few weeks, with the exception of our adding something new for them to get used to all over again. Hope I've been of some help and good luck.

Answer 3

When I had braces, the orthodontist provided a wax to apply to the sharp parts of the braces. This provided a smooth and pain free surface.

The American Association of Orthodontists also recommends this solution:

"Irritation of Lips or Cheeks

Sometimes new braces can be irritating to the mouth. A small amount of orthodontic wax makes an excellent buffer between the braces and lips, cheek or tongue. Simply pinch off a small piece and roll it into a ball the size of a small pea. Flatten the ball and place it completely over the area of the braces causing irritation. If possible, dry off the area first as the wax will stick better. The patient may then eat more comfortably. If the wax is accidentally swallowed it’s not a problem. The wax is harmless."

The wax is available in stores as well. See
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Dentemp%20Dental%20Wax%20For%20Braces%20-%205%20Per%20Pkg:2001003115;_ylc=X3oDMTB0b3VnYm1hBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNiZ3Qy

Answer 4

THe orthodontist can supply wax...you tear off a piece of the wax and put it were it is cutting there lips. Just ask the orthodontist. I also use to use the fruit roll-ups. Not too sure if that is the greatest thing (concerning cavitites), but when i ran out i would resort to that.

Answer 5

his orthodontic office should supply dental wax for him, if not go get some he should dry the area take a piece of wax and apply it on to the bracket;making a smooth surface and no cuts! if your ortho office is closed any drug store has orthodontic wax in your dental care isle. or you couild try this product

http://www.udent.com/braceeze/braces/how.html

Answer 6

Get some dental wax and cover the part that is poking him. Otherwise you can use a saltwater solution to wash his mouth and keep it clean. Just make sure he doesn't swallow it.