Dental wax is an excellent solution if you need a comfortable, temporary fix to cover a protruding piece of a mouth appliance, such as braces or dentures. Also known as orthodontic wax or tooth wax, it can provide a temporary cover of sharp surfaces inside your mouth and help protect your mouth's soft tissues.
Can I use orthodontic wax overnight?
The answer is yes, you can leave the wax on overnight. In fact, it's a good idea to leave wax on while you sleep. This is because abrasion injuries often happen while you're asleep. And don't worry about accidentally swallowing wax during your sleep, since swallowed wax won't cause you any harm.2019-08-01
How does Ortho wax work?
Braces wax or Orthodontic Wax is specially designed to relieve pain caused by rubbing of the braces appliances. It is applied to create a barrier between the braces wires and your mouth. Thus the contact break of the braces to your mouth prevents further injury.2021-01-23
Is it OK if I accidentally swallow orthodontic wax?
Dental wax is perfectly safe and it's ok to accidentally swallow some as it wears away. Some waxes may even be flavored with mint or other natural and safe ingredients. Over time, dental wax will wear away and rub or flake off your braces. That is totally normal, and again, it's safe to digest.
What kind of wax is orthodontic?
Typically made to appear clear so it will be less visible, orthodontic wax is made of natural substances, such as carnauba wax, beeswax or paraffin wax. It also contains some modifiers and fillers to make it function better.2018-09-18