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Clinical Pearls
Orthodontic Products
November 2007
Soothing Mouth Sores
Michael W. Gleysteen, DDS
Wayzata, Minn
Regardless of the kind of braces or clear aligners a patient is using, given the fact that orthodontics is inherently unnatural, most patients will experience mouth sores. Whether it is food caught in a bracket and aggravating the gums, a wire that has broken loose and is poking into the cheek, or just the initial adjustment to the new braces, mouth sores may be an unfortunate part of the experience.
To help ease the pain of mouth sores while keeping the wound clean and encouraging healing, I recommend Gly-Oxide Antiseptic Cleanser to my patients.
Gly-Oxide, available over the counter, is a 10% carbamide peroxide solution with dual functionality as an oral debriding agent and wound cleanser for minor mouth lesions or gum irritations. When applied to the sore, Gly-Oxide helps cleanse and soothe the wound while at the same time allowing for natural healing to occur.
My patients appreciate my efforts to help make their orthodontic experience more comfortable.
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