Normal: Typically, when a person gets orthodontic appliances, they begin mouth breathing to compensate for the added difficulty of closing their mouth. This results in dry cracked lips. In addition, the appliances rubbing against the lips, tongue and mouth, can cause some redness and swelling. Try using vaseline to coat the lips, reapplying often. Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids.
Answered 9/28/2020
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Irritation: For adults, lip irritation is common the firs few weeks in braces. Your treating specialist Orthodontist or General Dentist will have many suggestions to reduce soreness until your body acclimates itself. There are exceptionally rare instances of nickel or latex allergies. An allergist can test you. There are nickel and ,latex-free materials available.
Answered 10/18/2020
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