What to do if you have oral ulcers while wearing braces

As we all know, our teeth are very important. But due to many reasons, our teeth may have various problems. Among them, crooked teeth are relatively common. Generally speaking, you can correct it by wearing braces. However, some people may suffer from oral ulcers after wearing braces. Why is this? Let’s find out below!

Why is it easy to get mild mouth ulcers when wearing braces?

When you first wear braces, the various tissue structures in the mouth have not yet adapted to this new change, and the muscles and mucosa have not reached a balance in the new position, resulting in frequent friction between the mucosa and the braces when the mouth performs various physiological functions, such as talking and eating, causing the oral mucosa to break and ulcers to form. In addition, when you first put on the braces, due to the effect of the correction force, you will feel your teeth are sore and soft, your bite is weak, your chewing efficiency is low, and your appetite is poor, resulting in insufficient vitamin intake and unbalanced nutrition, which can also cause oral ulcers.

How to prevent mouth ulcers when wearing braces?

1. To prevent this type of oral ulcer, you must first ensure balanced nutrition and intake of adequate vitamins.

2. In addition, you must maintain oral hygiene and brush your teeth carefully to prevent bacterial infection.

3. You can use oral mucosa protection wax locally and apply it on the braces to make the edges of the braces smooth and prevent abrasion of the mucosa.

4. If you feel that the accessories of the braces have sharp edges, or are damaged or fallen off, you should contact your doctor immediately and ask the doctor to handle it.

5. Perform oral cleaning, i.e. teeth cleaning, when replacing the dental retainer.

Braces are tools used to correct the alignment of teeth and play a vital role in orthodontics. Wearing braces does not affect a person's normal life. Braces can be removed after correction, but wearing them can easily cause problems such as food stuck in teeth.

Orthodontic treatment, due to the use of orthodontic appliances, will often cause the sequelae of gum recession. Improper correction may cause loose teeth, gum atrophy, and increased gaps between teeth, so correction should be done with caution.

Teeth

Some tooth separation is performed at the same time as tooth extraction, while others are performed after tooth extraction. A tooth separation ring is placed between the upper and lower molars, left and right. It usually takes about a week. The purpose is to create a little space between the teeth so that the steel ring that fixes the braces can be inserted when wearing braces. Generally speaking, teeth separation will feel a bit sore and weak, and the upper and lower teeth will feel a bit painful when they are touched.

Braces

After the teeth are separated, you can usually put on 3M braces directly. (When you first put on the braces, they will rub your mouth a little. You can pinch some protective wax and press it on the rubbing areas. You can ask the doctor for protective wax, which is usually free. You may feel a little sore and soft in the first week, but it will get better later. If you have oral ulcers, you can spray Guilin Watermelon Frost before going to bed at night and supplement with appropriate amounts of vitamin B, zinc, etc.