Preventing mouth ulcers (canker sores)
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Preventing mouth ulcers (canker sores)
Getting braces in a couple of weeks, anyone got any suggestions on preventing / reducing severity of mouth ulcers (canker sores)? Am keeping mouth as clean as possible and taking vitamins so far, anything else I can do at this stage?
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jennielee81
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Try using a toothpaste that does not containe Sodium Laural Sulphate. That ingredient can cause some people to get canker sores more easily and readilly than others.
The one brand that is most easilly purchased at CVS, RiteAid, and Bed Bath is Rembrandt Classic.
BEst wishes to you!!
The one brand that is most easilly purchased at CVS, RiteAid, and Bed Bath is Rembrandt Classic.
BEst wishes to you!!
"Life is an occasion; RISE TO IT!" --Mr. Magorium
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
Are you especially prone to canker sores?
If you don't usually get them much, then you shouldn't notice much of an increase after getting braces. Drink tons of water, especially in the early stages when your mouth is getting used to the extra hardware. Proper hydration seems to be the best way to avoid problems with mouth sores. Also, don't be afraid to use wax on any sharp parts of the brace, especially in the initial stages.
If you are unfortunate enough to get a sore, wax up the offending bracket or wire straightaway to give your mouth a rest. Rinsing with warm salt water or diluted hydrogen peroxide is soothing, and peroxide is also a mild antiseptic. You can of course also buy OTC products for the relief of canker sore pain, should you need it.
Good luck!
If you don't usually get them much, then you shouldn't notice much of an increase after getting braces. Drink tons of water, especially in the early stages when your mouth is getting used to the extra hardware. Proper hydration seems to be the best way to avoid problems with mouth sores. Also, don't be afraid to use wax on any sharp parts of the brace, especially in the initial stages.
If you are unfortunate enough to get a sore, wax up the offending bracket or wire straightaway to give your mouth a rest. Rinsing with warm salt water or diluted hydrogen peroxide is soothing, and peroxide is also a mild antiseptic. You can of course also buy OTC products for the relief of canker sore pain, should you need it.
Good luck!
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OverJetSet
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i concur with Lisa65, with the following addition. after the first few days of waxing almost 24x7, i let the some irritation occur but at the first sign of impending actual open wound, i waxed & kept it on for 12-24 hours. for me, the first sign of a sore was actually white bumps (this was after the initial redness).
if you do end up with a sore, definately wax up & keep it that way.
if you do end up with a sore, definately wax up & keep it that way.
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¤sabrina¤
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i got my molar bands on a week ago, had upper premolar extractions 4 days ago
now i have a canker sore under my tongue, not sure if the molar band caused it cuz its more to the front close to where the tongue joins the mouth
man it hurts oh and its just yesterday it happened
i'm using orajel but its not staying put as the salivary gland is right under there too
now i have a canker sore under my tongue, not sure if the molar band caused it cuz its more to the front close to where the tongue joins the mouth
man it hurts oh and its just yesterday it happened
i'm using orajel but its not staying put as the salivary gland is right under there too