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A member asked:
Is it common for braces to cause ridges to form in your mouth?
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Possibly: If you mean "ridges" on the cheeks and lip tissues, then yes...The brackets can rub against tissues and cause irritation...Try using beeswax to smooth the edges.
Answered 6/12/2015
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Ridges in mouth: No it is not normal to get ridges in your mouth. Call and discuss with your orthodontist. There could be a number of reasons and most are not anything to worry about but discuss with your orthodontist.
Answered 7/28/2012
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Occasionally : Many people have the habit of lip or cheek sucking. Constant pressure of these tissues in and around the braces and wires can cause ridging; in time they will go away. Rarely if continuous through treatment, the normally soft tissue can become firm or fibrotic, again not a big worry.
Answered 12/30/2012
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