Apr
Wax on, Wax off
If you’d asked me a few weeks ago what the word wax meant to me I probably would have said something about making my car shiny and protecting the paint. Now though, now I could ramble off an ode to wax. I could give you a 1,000 page essay comparing and contrasting the properties of standard dental wax and silicone wax. I could rant and rave about the percentage of my day that’s now spent putting on and taking off wax. It’s my friend, my blessing and my tormentor. I wonder if it’s an addiction, if I could stop putting it on, would I adjust to the agony of braces faster? Or is the application of it all that’s keeping me from pulling out the pliers and ripping these things off myself?
To those contemplating getting braces, really they aren’t that bad. I’m sure it’ll be worth it in the end. It’s not some delusion forced upon me by the orthodontic industry. I think. I hope.
Oh, and silicone wax is far better than standard wax, but it takes 3 times as long to put on, so get both.
[note, this was originally published at BoredNow.org]
Hi Hi….I’m supposed to be getting braced pretty soon. Next month maybe, was just wondering which wax you bought. I live in the Caribbean so I am sure i would have to order it online. Have you ever ordered from Dentakit? Should I get the wax before I get the braces on (meaning would i need it for the first couple days)?
Thanks for ur feedback
Hi. I actually got the silicone wax I have from Dentakit, worked out well. I stocked up well before getting my braces, but I’m overly prepared like that. The first few days I *definitely* needed the wax, but everyone is different. I’ve heard plenty of other people saying they didn’t really need it until a few days in and others that didn’t need it at all.
Me, I’m more than 6 weeks in and still using it regularly. Guess my cheeks are sensitive
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My ortho gave me a packet of wax with my welcome “you’ve been braced” kit, so you might ask if they’ll be including some and stick just with that to begin with and stock up later if need be.