Lips getting hung on braces
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Lips getting hung on braces
Well, I got one problem resolved (flossing) only to encounter another problem. For some reason when I talk or laugh my top lip is hanging on my braces. I haven't noticed it until today. My braces are feeling a little looser today and I was thinking maybe that's the reason. Has anyone else experienced this before?
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I have that same problem. My top lip gets stuck on the hooks. I've had this problem the entire 3 months I've had braces. I don't think there is anyway of fixing it other than using wax. I wish I didn't have to have the hooks until I'm ready for the elastics.
Braces removed 10 months early on 1/23/07!
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Yep, me too...
or if I am trying to talk while running.
It's a total pain in the butt, I recently created a beginning running group so I would have people to run with, and we are all chatting and getting to know each other during the runs.... only it's nearly impossible to chat while doing an easy run because my mouth is dry from breathing and my lips get all stuck on my braces.
oh well, they seem to like running with me anyways!
or if I am trying to talk while running.
It's a total pain in the butt, I recently created a beginning running group so I would have people to run with, and we are all chatting and getting to know each other during the runs.... only it's nearly impossible to chat while doing an easy run because my mouth is dry from breathing and my lips get all stuck on my braces.
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It's a two year process.......
Use wax!
Hi pokergirl,
The same thing happened to me my first few weeks, but on the bottom. I just used a lot of wax on those bottom braces.
I just had my first adjustment and for whatever reason, my lips are no longer getting stuck on those brackets. So, it's probably just a temporary thing!
The same thing happened to me my first few weeks, but on the bottom. I just used a lot of wax on those bottom braces.
I just had my first adjustment and for whatever reason, my lips are no longer getting stuck on those brackets. So, it's probably just a temporary thing!
Class II Malocclusion (Anterior Open Bite & Mild Crowding)
6 ceramic uppers, the rest metal
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6 ceramic uppers, the rest metal
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Hydration is definitiely an important part. I know I have the most problems when I haven't been getting enough water (or have been drinking things that decrease my water content).KK wrote:This is an annoying one pokergirl ... I've found the main things to help are lip balm and keep your body well hydrated.
Good luck with finding ways to make this better!
I've still got the same problem, and I'm over a month and a half in.
I'm hoping that when my wire and brackets get straighter it will help. I'm optimistic that it's my upper laterals being too high that are causing some of it.
The lip catching thing and the awkward way I have to close my mouth after smiling is half the reason I'm not smiling more.
Upper and lower metal braces
Estimated treatment time: 20 months
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Estimated treatment time: 20 months
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Yep, same problem here.
Thanks everyone for the tip on hydration, never thought about not being hydrated enough as contributing to the problem.
Thanks everyone for the tip on hydration, never thought about not being hydrated enough as contributing to the problem.
Braced - 10/04/05
Treatment - 30 to 36 months
Ceramic uppers, Metal lowers
Impacted canines-Crowding-Crossbite
6 baby teeth!
Canine exposure surgery of two teeth 3/29/06
2nd canine exposure of one tooth 11/15/06
Treatment - 30 to 36 months
Ceramic uppers, Metal lowers
Impacted canines-Crowding-Crossbite
6 baby teeth!
Canine exposure surgery of two teeth 3/29/06
2nd canine exposure of one tooth 11/15/06
I already have a 12 mm overjet and when you add ceramic brackets to that....major problem!!!
I'm pretty annoyed with that since it's in my job description to talk a lot and smile all day long... (I'm a rep)
My lips got sore yesterday just after a long coffee with a friend, I can only imagine what will happen when I'll have to do it during the tourist season... I'll just keep a bottle of water at hand and hope for the best...
I'm pretty annoyed with that since it's in my job description to talk a lot and smile all day long... (I'm a rep)
My lips got sore yesterday just after a long coffee with a friend, I can only imagine what will happen when I'll have to do it during the tourist season... I'll just keep a bottle of water at hand and hope for the best...
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