{"id":3430,"date":"2023-02-10T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/?p=3430"},"modified":"2024-02-08T01:47:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T06:47:56","slug":"orthodontist-tips-for-poking-wires-from-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/hygiene-for-braces\/orthodontist-tips-for-poking-wires-from-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodontist Tips for Poking Wires from Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even though wearing braces<\/a> can serve a great long-term purpose, they can be extremely uncomfortable sometimes. Whenever you wear a contraption comprised of metal and wires, it\u2019s bound to cause some discomfort in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as you adjust to braces<\/a>, you won’t notice them as much unless the wires poke out. Then, the device in your mouth you haven’t noticed for a while suddenly becomes your main concern. Fortunately, this problem is common and easy to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please continue reading to learn our best tips for poking wires from braces. Our guide will help you feel comfortable without much effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try Pushing Wires from Braces Back into Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can usually push the wires back into place if the problem isn’t severe. However, if the wire is out of its bracket completely, this is a no-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Find a nearby mirror or use your selfie camera on your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Locate the misplaced wire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Push the wire back into place with your finger<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Although you can do this without looking at yourself, having a mirror or camera handy is helpful. If you can’t bring your phone everywhere you go, keep a compact mirror in your pocket while you wear braces. Otherwise, you’ll need to feel around your mouth for the wire until you find it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Blunt The Wires from Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Another easy way to remove the discomfort from wearing your braces<\/a> is to blunt the wires. This is handy if you cannot push them into the correct spots. You can use the following tools to blunt your wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n