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A member asked:
What can i do if my lips are torn up from my braces! what do i do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Call ur dentist: The wires, brackets, and attachments need to be adjusted. In the meanwhile place orthodontic wax on the sharp edges and lip balm on the irritated tissues.
Answered 5/22/2013
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