We ran into the same thing with the wax—it just never stayed put for more than a couple hours, especially if my son had anything warm to eat. Did you notice any irritation from the silicone covers at first? My kid said it felt weird, but then after a week, he stopped mentioning it. I’m curious, did your daughter ever try those little dental silicone strips instead of the full covers? We had mixed results, but they were easier for him to talk with. And yeah, saltwater rinses are a battle...but they really do help those mouth sores heal up faster.
We had the same issue with the wax melting off after soup or tea—so frustrating. My daughter did try those silicone strips, and honestly, she found them less bulky than the full covers. They felt odd for a few days but then she barely noticed. She still grumbles about saltwater rinses, but they seem to speed up healing for her too. Sometimes we’d chill the strips a bit before putting them on, which helped with initial irritation.
- Silicone strips are a solid option—less mess than wax, especially with hot drinks.
- Saltwater rinses sting at first but definitely help cuts heal faster.
- Chilling the strips is a smart move for soreness. I’ve suggested that to a few people and they said it made a difference.
- Some folks swear by orthodontic wax, but I always found it melted way too easily, just like you mentioned.
- Out of curiosity, has anyone had luck with those dental silicone guards you mold at home? Wondering if they're worth the hassle or just overkill.
I tried one of those moldable silicone guards when my cheeks were getting absolutely shredded by my brackets. Honestly, it was a bit of a hassle to get the fit right, but once I got it molded, it helped a ton during sleep—no more waking up with raw spots. I wouldn’t wear it all day though, felt too bulky for talking and eating. For me, it was worth it during the worst flare-ups, but I mostly stuck to silicone strips for everyday stuff.
Those silicone guards always looked promising, but I was honestly too nervous to try molding one myself. I kept picturing it going wrong and getting stuck or something (irrational, I know). I mostly relied on the little wax blobs my ortho gave me, but they’d fall off halfway through the night and I’d wake up with those awful sores anyway. Eating was a nightmare for the first few weeks—felt like my cheeks were in a blender. Eventually, my mouth toughened up a bit, but I still carry wax everywhere just in case. The anxiety about new wires or adjustments never really goes away for me…