United Kingdom Show A 16-year-old female asked: 15 doctor answers • 32 doctors weighed in  Family Medicine 26 years experience Dental Wax: Are you using the wax for braces? It's not going to hurt you, you may just feel a funny taste in your mouth and you should check with your dentist or orthodontist if your are having regular pain or soars in your mouth 3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Dentistry 46 years experience Yes but: You may be much more comfortable and enjoy your eating with the wax off, though. If you need the wax all the time, I would talk to the dentist and/or orthodontist and get the source of your needing the wax smoothed down or taken care of. 3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago Orthodontics 54 years experience Yes: it's the same wax used to help form chocolate candy. If you swallow it it works out OK in the end. Important, however, that you see your Dentist or Orthodontic Specialist to soften whatever it is that is sticking out and annoying you. 3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Orthodontics 29 years experience Yes but: you can also take it out, eat, then put it back in. No harm if swallowed though, which I think was your primary concern. 3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago Specializes in Orthodontics Yes: It is okay to eat with dental wax. While you might swallow some, it is FDA approved and inert. Wont hurt you. 3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago Dentistry 44 years experience Yes but: Swollowingor eating dental wax is harmless but don't make it a main course. before you eat...try to remove as much as you can because if you do eat with it and it is protecting something sensitive...it will fall off anyway, once you start eating.. so remove the wax and save room for something better like chocolate. 3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dentistry 15 years experience Of Course : ): Dental wax is just to stop the orthodontic wire(s) from digging into the soft tissues of the mouth. Eating with dental wax is most of the purpose of using it in the first place. Although, when you are done eating, you might have to add more of the wax ; ) 2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Dentistry 36 years experience Carefully: dental wax is used around the brackets during orthodontic treatment so the sharp edges do not scrape against the lips or cheeks. A small amount could be applied into the brackets and eating carefully should not dislodge it. 2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Pain Management 37 years experience Of course: You can eat with dental wax on but hot foods may dissolve it slightly or it may come off when you chew. Dental wax is non-toxic, so don't worry if you swallow some. 2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Yes!: The orthodontic wax is safe for unintended consumption during meals. 1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Pediatric Dentistry 17 years experience Yes: Yes but you will most likely need to apply more wax after you eat 1.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago Dentistry 14 years experience Sure: it is definitely ok to eat with dental wax on. In fact, it makes it more comfortable to eat. Just be careful to pay attention if it comes loose, just re-attach it. Have a blessed day!! 801 viewsReviewed >2 years ago Dentistry 36 years experience Wax eating: Am assuming this is to cover an orthodontic bracket. yes you can eat with it on but may need to replace it when done eating as you may swallow it but no harm if you do. 672 viewsReviewed >2 years ago Remove it: It is best to remove any dental wax prior to eating. 665 viewsReviewed >2 years ago Dentistry 31 years experience Yes...Carefully: Dental wax won't hold up well to hot foods/drinks, as it will melt. It also won't give you much protection if you're eating hard or crunchy foods. However, if you're eating something soft, you should be fine. More importantly, however, is to make sure your braces are in-tact and not broken or poking your lips/cheeks. Perhaps you should consult your dentist/orthodontist? 662 viewsAnswered >2 years ago Last updated Apr 5, 2020 Found in:People also askedConnect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere. 24/7 visits - just $39! 50% off with $15/month membership Disclaimer:Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. How long can you leave dental wax on braces?As far as how long dental wax should stay in place, you can wear it overnight and replace the wax as needed, though you should replace it every two days. While you can eat and drink with wax, you should remove it if food becomes stuck or the wax gets dirty.
Can I sleep with wax on my braces?The answer is yes, you can leave the wax on overnight. In fact, it's a good idea to leave wax on while you sleep. This is because abrasion injuries often happen while you're asleep. And don't worry about accidentally swallowing wax during your sleep, since swallowed wax won't cause you any harm.
What happens if you accidentally eat wax from braces?Really, DON'T PANIC. This is another reason to use dental wax only — it's nontoxic. That means if you swallow some, you need only wait for nature to take its course. Just don't make a habit of munching on your dental wax.
Can I brush my teeth with wax on my braces?Caring for Braces and Dental Wax
You can brush your teeth as normal while dental wax is on your braces, but use a toothbrush that cleans the hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Brush twice per day, taking care not to remove the wax, and use your interdental brush to clean between teeth.
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