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I had my brace fitted a week ago and was given a packet of 5 sticks of wax. I have found this to be completely useless (although it may be user error! ) Luckily I have had little rubbing except for one length of wire running across a large extraction gap. It tends to mimic a piece of cheese wire attempting to slice my cheek at every available opportunity. I have been using anbesol to provide relief when eating and I am hoping my cheeks will toughen up soon.
The wax I was given is solid. I have tried to soften it prior to using it but to no avail!. When I try to apply it the said piece of cheese wire just slices the wax in half. I then spend the next few minutes picking little pieces of wax out of my mouth - Nice!! Oh well only 18 moths to go! the wire may have sliced through my entire cheek by then
The wax I was given is solid. I have tried to soften it prior to using it but to no avail!. When I try to apply it the said piece of cheese wire just slices the wax in half. I then spend the next few minutes picking little pieces of wax out of my mouth
If you haven't already tried this, make a roll of wax long enough to cover the wire and two teeth on either side of the gap, and then try and press it into place using the teeth as anchors.
I tried this one eveving, it took ages as the piece of wire kept slicing through the wax. After a lot of effort it did stay put even when eating Although after a couple of hours the wire had again sliced through the wax even though it was still in place on the brackets At least my cheek managed a period of restbite and is feeling a bit better!
Now the weather is colder I have started sitting my wax on the radiator this makes things much easier.