Waxing Problems

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#1 Post by **jennandtonic** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:23 pm

My orthodonist gave me wax to use when my braces are irritating the inside of my cheeks, but I can't seem to get it to stick, or if I do it doesn't work well and I still feel it. I'm developing a sore spot on one of my cheeks, does anyone have any recommendations of what I can do?

#2 Post by **Evelyn** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:37 pm

Try rolling some between your fingers to create a little ball of wax and then push that onto the bracket,

good luck!

Eve

#3 Post by **Brandyleigh35** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:39 pm

Order some of the Braze Eze. It comes pretty quick and works like a dream.....so much better than wax! AND it stays on all day, even when you eat! Its a little spendy but really works!

Here is a link to the website.

http://www.udent.com/braceeze/index.html

Brandy

#4 Post by **Rebraced** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:40 pm

jennandtonic, did you try warming the way between your fingers. It seems to help the way stick better for me. Maybe it is just your wax that is bad or something. I never have problems with my wax staying on. You can buy way in the drug store or Wal-Mart if you need to. I hope this helps.

#5 Post by **ssfw** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:24 pm

Hi jennandtonic,

I was given two types of wax at my ortho's office. One was the standard wax and the other is called Brace Gard. Brace Gard is a Silicone Brace Wax. The first time I used it, I had a problem of it not sticking. Then, after reading the directions, it indicated the material and bracket must be dry. So, I just dried my hands and instead of drying off the area of my expander irritating my tongue, I just swallowed to get all of the saliva out of my mouth and then placed it on the area of the expander - it works very well. In fact, I think it feels better than the standard wax (it's softer). I hope this helps.

ssfw

#6 Post by **ingyandbert** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:28 pm

Warm the wax in your hands first, then shape it and apply it flat against the bracket(s). Then, gently push against the top and bottom of the wax to wrap it over the top and bottom of the bracket. That should help it hold. Don't just apply it against the front of the bracket.

#7 Post by **jennielee81** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:09 pm

Use a bigger glob of it. You need to use plenty!

Then use the inside of your cheek (push on the outside of your face with your finger) to stick it down smooth and tight. The saliva won't stick to the wax or silicone and that makes a nice smooth covering.

Good luck!

Warm salt water rinses and non sodium-laural-sulfate toothpast until that little sore heals.