How To Use Wax For Your Braces | Splash Orthodontics

Home » How To Put Wax On Braces » How To Use Wax For Your Braces | Splash Orthodontics

Maybe your like

Ready to meet our specialists? Book a free consultation

4.9

Hove 01273 203514 Dentist referrals Splash Orthodontics logo Free consultation

4.9

About

Relax in the experienced hands of our specialist orthodontists. Our caring team are here to help you find your dream smile.

  • Meet our orthodontists
  • Meet our team
  • Find us
  • Recommend a friend
  • Free consultation
  • Invisalign reviews
  • X-ray referral
  • Dentist referral
Close

Teeth straightening

Straighten your smile with the help of our specialist orthodontists. Choose from our wide range of braces and relax in our expert hands.

Free consultation
  • Invisalign
  • Invisalign Teen
  • Angel Aligners
  • Fixed braces
  • Children’s braces
  • Retainers
  • DentalMonitoring
  • Prices & offers
Close

What our patients say

See some of our patients' transformations and read what they had to say about their experience at Splash Orthodontics.

  • Before & afters
  • Testimonials
Close

Dentist referrals

Refer your patients for private orthodontic consultations or X-rays through our quick and convenient forms.

X-ray referrals
  • Orthodontic referral
  • X-ray referrals
Close Teeth straightening

How to use wax for your braces

Wax for braces

When we fit your braces, they’ll feel a bit strange at first. Whether you opt for fixed braces or clear aligners, they’ll take several days to get used to.

To stop your braces from irritating the insides of your cheeks, we can provide dental wax to shield your mouth and prevent ulcers from developing.

You shouldn’t need to use wax throughout your treatment, but it can be invaluable during those first few days.

What is orthodontic wax?

Orthodontic wax is usually made from paraffin, beeswax or carnauba wax. You can choose from standard wax or flavoured variations, including mint.

It’s sold in small packets that you can keep in your pocket or handbag close at hand.

We stock wax at the practice, or you’ll find it in most high street pharmacists.

Orthodontic wax

When should you use wax?

If a section of your brace starts to rub the inside of your mouth, apply some wax before it becomes painful.

Sometimes, the archwire we use to move your teeth can shift slightly and poke out. Contact us for advice as we may need to trim it, but in the meantime, you can use wax to stop it from irritating your cheeks.

If a bracket or wire comes loose, you can use a piece of wax to secure it in place until we can fix it. Orthodontic wax can even save the day after your braces come off. If your fixed retainer break, you can use wax to cover any sharp areas temporarily.

Our Invisalign patients don’t usually have any issues with their aligners. Occasionally, though, the edge of an aligner can feel slightly rough.

If this happens, you can apply a small piece of wax along the edge of the aligner, or you can very carefully smooth the aligner using an emery board. If you need any help or advice, don’t hesitate to contact us.

How to apply wax to your braces

  1. Wash your hands and brush your teeth.
  2. Pinch off a small piece of wax roughly the size of a pea.
  3. Soften it between your fingers and roll it into a ball.
  4. Gently push it over the bothersome area of your braces.
  5. Ta-dah! Instant relief.

You can leave the wax on overnight. It’s not a problem if you accidentally swallow some.

Remove any wax before eating or drinking and cleaning your teeth.

If you have any questions about how to use wax, we’re always at the end of the phone. Eventually, your braces will become part of your everyday routine.

Share this article

NHS braces

Do you have to pay for NHS braces?

Read more Teeth straightening

Can you eat chocolate with braces?

Read more Teeth straightening

Are orthodontists different to dentists?

Read more Love at first bite ❤️⁠ ⁠ Orthodontic treatment isn Our clever iTero scanner lets us plan every new sm “How long until I see a change?” is something we’r Not sure if your child might need braces? You’re n At Splash Orthodontics, we include complimentary h Valentine’s giveaway 😍 To celebrate Valentine’s It’s always a pleasure helping our patients transf Orthodontic treatment is full of special moments. If you’re feeling a little blue today, remember th Our teeth straightening dream team 🦷💖⁠ ⁠ Meet our

Tag » How To Put Wax On Braces