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There is a cut on the right side of my mouth from me trying to get food from between my braces how do i get it to heal?
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Wax: cover your braces with ortho wax to cover the sharp edges of the brackets
Answered 12/3/2017
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Gum "cut": Keep area spotlessly clean. Brush gently 2x/day. Floss or WaterPik daily. 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water used 3x/day as a rinse will help healing. Dab on w Q-tip the OTC Benzocaine in Orabase 3x/day. Report your problem to your treating Dentist or Orthodontic Specialist.
Answered 12/4/2017
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