Orthodontic protective wax can usually be worn overnight.
1. Usually during orthodontic treatment, orthodontic protective wax will be applied to the orthodontic brackets as well as the sharper orthodontic attachments or archwires, which can effectively prevent the braces from irritating the mucous membranes during orthodontic treatment and causing mouth ulcers, and can also relieve the discomfort.
2. Orthodontic protective wax is mainly composed of beeswax, paraffin wax, etc., which is a relatively safe ingredient and usually does not cause harm to the human body, so it can be worn to sleep and usually does not adversely affect the oral cavity and other parts of the body.
3. But before going to bed, you must carefully clean your mouth, carefully clean the tooth surface as well as the orthodontic appliances, if necessary, you can cooperate with the gap brush as well as mouthwash to clean, and then apply orthodontic protective wax, avoid direct application, so as not to cause bacteria residue, erosion of the tooth surface, resulting in tooth decay or toothache.
If the discomfort is obvious during orthodontic treatment, you must actively go to a regular hospital and seek professional treatment.