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I have a long bracket on one of the sides of my teeth, and its been poking me for about a week now. ive tried wax but it doesnt stick, so ive just left it as it is. it made a hole and its like yellow clearish? is it infected, or is it fine?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The question is a bit unclear but would follow up with dentist or urgent care today. There should be no irritating objects in a mouth. Lesions with discharges are not normal.

Answered 12/30/2022

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You have an ulceration of your oral mucosa. See your orthodontist for an adjustment since wax does not seem to be working.

Answered 1/1/2023

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First, call Orthodontist. Then take 1 200mg Ibuprofen/Advil?motrin every 4 hrs w lots of food or liquids, dab Orabase-B (ask your Pharmacist) onto sore spots w Q-tip, rinse 3x/day w 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water. Wax: Soften pea-sized portion by rolling between finger tips, dry the irritating attachment w Kleenex, press wax onto dry attachment and gentlytuck in top & bottom.

Answered 1/6/2023

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