Ow! What is that stabbing me in the cheek? Sound familiar? That "thing" is your wire sticking into your cheek.
We do not recommend trying to fix this yourself, instead set up an appointment with your orthodontist because he/she will have a special tool that is used to cut the bit that is sticking out.
Now say this happens in a critical time when it hurts a lot and you want to relieve the pain right away. Here are a couple things that you can do:
1. Get some of that wax we talked about in the post “Predicting the Pain” and put a generous amount over the wire that is sticking out. This is a temporary fix as the wax will come out within the day. As a side note don’t eat with it because if the wax comes off you might accidentally swallow it!
2. If the part sticking out is long enough you might be able to reach in the back of your mouth with your finger and push it down so that it curves away from your cheek.
The best way to avoid this problem is when you first get your braces on or go and have them tightened, feel around your teeth with your tongue and you should be able to feel any bit poking out. If so, be sure to let your orthodontist know so he/she can fix it on the spot and you will have a pain free six weeks!
-Erik and Amanda
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