How long does it take for a callus to form?

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#1 Post by **drazda** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 8:47 pm

I have had braces for two days now, and my teeth are a little sore but are not causing much pain at all. However, the pointy pokey things are KILLING me. I have wax but I don't really like to use it. I just wanted to know how long it takes for a callus to form and for your mouth to get used to things poking it. Or does it ever get used to it? Thanks.

#2 Post by **Stellar** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:34 pm

I take it you mean the pointy pokey things on the various brackets? I got used to mine after about a week or two. I'm not sure if it's called a callus or just learning how to move your lips over them more easily. I used wax a little for the archwires poking in the back, but I finally got used to that also. Just keep hanging in there and maybe try lip gloss to. That seems to help me alot. Good luck!

#3 Post by **drazda** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:02 am

So it doesn't develop a callus? Cause I can never get used to this

And lip gross/chap stick didn't help. Thanks for the response!

#4 Post by **momof2grlz** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:43 am

Kiwi gave great advice. I don't really think a callus develops, but your checks do develop some scar tissue and toughen up - until a new adjustment causes irritation to a new spot. It usually takes about 2 weeks for my mouth to adjust to new tooth and bracket positions.

Chris

#5 Post by **drazda** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:44 am

Thanks guys. I hope I get usd to this quick! I'm being a total baby.