HOW TO APPLY WAX ON BRACES *what to do if you RUN OUT!

HOW TO APPLY WAX ON BRACES *what to do if you RUN OUT!

HOW TO PUT ON BRACES WAX:
1. TAKE A SMALL PIECE PEA SIZED SHOULD BE GOOD
2. ROLL IT UP INTO A BALL
3. DRY THE AREA OFF FIRST, THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OR THE WAX PROBABLY WON'T STAY VERY LONG.
4. FIRMLY MOLD IT AROUND THE WIRE AND BRACE

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE NONE / NO BRACES WAX!
1. IN A PINCH, IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO NOTHING
2. AND YOU NEED IMMEDIATE RELIEF!
3. YOU SHOULD OBVIOUSLY CALL YOUR ORTHODONTIST BUT
4. YOU CAN USE A SMALL PIECE OF SUGAR FREE GUM IN PLACE OF WAX TO GET YOU OUT OF DISCOMFORT UNTIL YOU CAN SEE YOUR ORTHO!

HOW TO APPLY WAX ON BRACES *what to do if you RUN OUT!