My braces are sometimes very uncomfortable and rub against my cheeks, especially at night. My orthodontist suggested using wax for relief, which helps a lot. Can I sleep with wax on my braces, or should I remove it before going to bed?
9 months ago
I slept with orthodontic wax on my braces almost every night during my first month because the brackets were cutting my cheeks. It never caused me any issues, even if I accidentally swallowed a tiny bit.
8 months ago
I was looking this up because my cousin just got braces. Apparently, the dental wax is completely non-toxic and safe to swallow, so sleeping with it is totally fine and actually recommended to prevent mouth sores.
9 months ago
Bro, sleeping with wax is totally fine. I have swallowed it like ten times in my sleep and I am still alive! It is better than waking up with bloody cheeks in the morning.
5 months ago
Yes, you can absolutely sleep with it! It was a lifesaver for me when I got my braces adjusted last month. Just make sure to put fresh wax before sleeping so it doesn't fall off easily.
5 months ago
Yes, you can sleep with it to ease your pain and rest comfortably. May you feel better soon, take good care of your health.
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5 months ago
Yes, orthodontic wax is non-toxic and designed for overnight use. Just clean your teeth well before applying it, and replace it with fresh wax if it gets loose.
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