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Herpes or blisters by braces, how to treat?
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Do all steps: 1. Take 1 200mg advil/ibuprofen/motrin every 4hrs w food or liquids 2. Rinse 3x/day w 1tsp salt in 8oz water, swish/spit out 3. Dab orabase-b onto sore spots w q-tip 4. Dry the braces "sticker" w napkin or kleenex. Roll pea-sized portion of orthodontic wax between fingers to warm/soften. Cover and tuck around brace 5. Immaculate oral hygiene 6. Soft high-protein diet. 7. Call orthodontist.
Answered 7/30/2014
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