I get where you're coming from with the wax—honestly, it’s not the most durable solution, especially if you’re eating anything even remotely warm. But I have to say, for those sharp wire ends, sometimes a little dental silicone (instead of standard wax) holds up a bit better, especially overnight. Painkillers definitely help with the aching after adjustments, but for actual wire pokes, they never did much for me either. Salt water rinses sting at first, but I usually find they help heal up those cheek sores faster. I know some folks swear by orthodontic gels too, though the taste isn’t much better than wax...
Dental silicone, huh? I’ve always just stuck with the regular wax since my ortho gave me a bunch for free, but yeah, it’s basically gone the second I eat soup or tea. I’m way too cheap to buy the fancy stuff, but maybe I should try the silicone if it lasts longer. Painkillers are too hit-or-miss for me—sometimes they help, sometimes I just end up feeling groggy and still sore. Salt water rinses are gross but they do work... I just dread that first sting every single time.
I totally get where you’re coming from—wax is handy, but I swear it disappears the second anything warm touches it. I was stubborn about trying silicone too (it’s pricier, for sure), but honestly, it sticks around way longer. Kind of a game changer when you just want to eat in peace. Painkillers never did much for me either… half the time they just made me fuzzy-headed. Salt water rinses are rough at first, but that sting means it’s working, right? Hang in there—it really does get easier over time.
“I swear it disappears the second anything warm touches it.”
Yep, story of my life with wax. Feels like I spend more time fishing little blobs out of my mashed potatoes than actually eating. Silicone’s tempting, but my wallet cries just thinking about it. Salt water rinses are basically my budget spa treatment—stingy, but free. Painkillers just make me nap, so I stick to cheap wax and grumbling.
“Silicone’s tempting, but my wallet cries just thinking about it.”
I hear you—silicone sounds fancy but my budget says nope. I’ve got a stash of wax in every bag and pocket, just in case, but it really does melt away the second I eat soup or even drink tea. Salt water rinses are my go-to too. Not glamorous, but hey, they help a bit and don’t cost a thing. Painkillers just knock me out, so I’d rather save them for emergencies. Hang in there...we’ll survive this one blob at a time.
