A member asked:

Is it common when my braces touch my cheeks than yanks at it than bleeds?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes.: Braces can cause mucosa wounds. There is wax you can use to prevent that from happening while waiting to see the orthodontist.

Answered 8/2/2014

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