What Causes Braces Wire Poking, and How Can You Deal With It?

Hello~

I’m Lee Julie, chief director of Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic!

The wire keeps poking me... It didn’t do this at first.. Is this normal??

With wire-based orthodontic treatment, it is not uncommon for the inside of the mouth to become sore and get injured during the process.

This is one of the most common discomforts~

What Causes Braces Wire Poking, and How Can You Deal With It?

It was fine at the dental clinic... Why does this happen? I’ll explain what you can do at home.

Why does braces wire poking happen?

Orthodontic treatment is the process of moving teeth using brackets and wires.

Because force is applied to the teeth 24 hours a day, clear tooth movement takes place,

but as the wire gradually moves along with the teeth, it can touch or poke the lining of the mouth!

Sometimes patients say things like this.

It was fine at the clinic... But when I got home, it started to feel uncomfortable.

Because this happens quite often, when the appointment is finished, we check by saying, “See if anything feels uncomfortable with your tongue,” and

we adjust any uncomfortable areas in advance.

So even though it was fine when you left the clinic.. it can end up feeling uncomfortable afterward.

But this symptom is actually evidence that the teeth are moving well!!

The first case is when the wire becomes longer as the teeth move.

The skin at the very back of the molar gets poked a lotㅠㅠ

This usually happens most often at the very back of the molars~

As the teeth move, the wire that was previously trimmed to fit exactly starts sticking out toward the outside~

Or, in the second case, the wire breaks~

Biting hard foods and similar things can cause the bracket to come off more often than you might think.

In that case, suspect braces wire poking symptoms! When working in this field, there are more people than expected who don’t notice it right away.

“You weren’t in pain, ma’am...?” This happens a lot.

During orthodontic treatment, don’t just think, This is supposed to be uncomfortable!

If you feel a metallic taste from your gums, if eating becomes difficult, if the tip of your tongue feels sharp, or if you feel a stinging sensation when brushing,

if you leave it untreated, you may get hurt a lot before your next visit to the clinic,

so if the feeling changes after you first leave the clinic?

Please come right back!!

We can apply resin so the wire won’t poke~

Emergency care methods are possible at home too!

If it’s hard to come to the clinic right away, try the following first-aid measures.

Use orthodontic wax

When you are receiving orthodontic treatment, use the orthodontic wax provided by the dental clinic.

Place it over the painful area!!

The reason we provide wax is to cover the sharp part and reduce pain.

It can block it temporarily~

If the orthodontic wax falls off, you can cut a cotton pad or something similar into a small piece, roll it up, and place it over the back area to help relieve the discomfort~

However, one thing you should absolutely not do at home is cutting the protruding wire with nail clippers or similar tools.

It’s not ordinary wire~!

The wire may look harmless, but it is not ordinary wire~ (it’s an expensive item with a function..)

Because it may need to be reinserted from the beginning and the treatment continued,

coming to the clinic is the first priority and if it’s difficult to come right away, orthodontic wax is the solution!!

Don’t bear orthodontic discomfort alone

Braces wire poking is something that can happen often, but if left untreated, the wound can get worse.

If you feel even a little discomfort, please contact the dental clinic.

So that the journey won’t be uncomfortable, we’ll be with you at the clinic where you’re receiving orthodontic treatment~

Thank you!

| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. We recommend using the information provided for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may carry possible risks depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make decisions after sufficient consultation with medical professionals in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |

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