Do braces create ulcers?

arinaarina
in Health

Does the wire create the ulcers or do the metal things create ulcers (I think they're called brackets?) I got braces on Thursday (no wire). And I'm getting the wire put on after I get some teeth pulled. I heard that people can get ulcers from their braces but do they mean the wire or the brackets??

Update:

That's weird si e my brackets haven't been giving me any ulcers. There was a time where the bracket got stuck to the side of my cheek but it didnt hurt when I separated it.

Comments

  • sabinasabina

    Painly the brackets when they dont have a colored rubber band on it. this is because the bracket is rubbing against your skin (on the inside of your mouth)

    btw: when you get the wire on your braces, your teeth will feel like everyone is lost and getting yanked out. be sure to take painkillers! they help a TON.

  • nicolenicole

    the brackets create the ulcers but you should be able to get dental wax to put over them. this will stop it rubbing so much.

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