Sores caused by braces are a pretty common occurrence. They usually develop at the beginning of your orthodontic treatment when your braces or appliances are first placed.
When a braces is placed in your mouth, your cheeks, lips, and gums are constantly in contact with it thus irritation is inevitable.
The rubbing between your mouth and your brace will most likely cause the odd sore. The good news is that these sore will not last throughout treatment. Much like calluses caused by blisters on your hands, your mouth forms a callous at a sore spot. These calluses can take up to two months to form, so what should you do in the mean time?
Sores caused by braces are a pretty common occurrence. They usually develop at the beginning of your orthodontic treatment when your braces or appliances are first placed.
When a braces is placed in your mouth, your cheeks, lips, and gums are constantly in contact with it thus irritation is inevitable.
The rubbing between your mouth and your brace will most likely cause the odd sore. The good news is that these sore will not last throughout treatment. Much like calluses caused by blisters on your hands, your mouth forms a callous at a sore spot. These calluses can take up to two months to form, so what should you do in the mean time?
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