What to do when you get hit in the mouth with braces.

What to do when you get hit in the mouth with braces. Will help protect your teeth and prevent your lips from really getting cut up in case you get hit in the mouth area with a ball or an elbow. Just break off a piece and rub it onto the area that is sore. The wax will serve as a protective barrier between your lips and your braces.

What happens if you get hit with braces. Getting treatment like Invisalign or traditional braces will only change the base that your lips rest against. Those braces and the glue that holds them in place are scientifically designed to do their job if they can stay in the right place on your teeth.

Now about that pancakeunless you had pecan-filled. With a custom mouthguard you will not even notice a difference that you have braces when you get hit in the mouth or on the side of the cheek. Do avoid all sticky foods like gum caramel taffy skittles and gummy bears.

How can I protect my mouth from braces. If youre wearing traditional braces using a bracket and wire system you may temporarily notice that your lips look bigger. This is temporarily uncomfortable but necessary for healing to begin.

Your lips are a protective barrier over your smile. Save the band and schedule an appointment for the. Your orthodontist usually gives you orthodontic wax when you get braces.

Dont chew on ice lifesavers hard candy corn chips pretzels or Fritos. If you have gum disease youll need a special dental cleaning procedure to remove hardened plaque that has accumulated underneath your teeth and gums. If the lips or cheeks are caught on the braces the first step is to peel them off.