You may also want to consider using cotton balls in this area of our mouth. It may be slightly more cumbersome, but it will work until you can get some wax or see your orthodontist. [3] X Research source
Make sure you don’t move it to a place where it will irritate another area of your mouth. Also make sure you don’t bend it to the point that you pop off one of your brackets. This will cause you to need additional repairs when you get to the orthodontist office.
Make sure you catch whatever wire you cut off. You don’t want to swallow it or poke yourself with the leftover wire. To catch the wire, place a tissue or cloth under your mouth to catch it as you cut it off. If you don’t cut it all the way off, you may need to use orthodontic wax on the back.
If you find that it still wants to slip out, use orthodontic wax to secure it in place. To apply the wax, dry off the bracket and wire with a cotton ball or q-tip. Take a pea sized amount of the wax, roll it into a ball, and place it on the edge of the bracket and the beginning of the loose wire, securing it in place. Although this is not an emergency orthodontic situation, still call your orthodontist and let him know what happened to your braces. He will let you know if repairs can wait until your next appointment. [7] X Research source [8] X Research source [9] X Research source [10] X Research source
If the wire has caused a sore in your mouth, rinse your mouth with salt water or a solution of peroxide and water. Do this 2-3 times a day and keep wearing the wax over the wire. Your mouth should heal over time. [11] X Research source [12] X Research source [13] X Research source
If you don’t have sharp fingernail clippers, you can also use wire cutters or any clippers that will cut through the wire. Just be sure not to accidentally cut your lip. Make sure you catch whatever wire you cut off. You don’t want to swallow it or poke yourself with the leftover wire. You might not be able to get all of the excess wire cut off, so be aware of the sharp edge it may leave. If the edge is still irritating your mouth, you can try use orthodontic wax on it. [14] X Research source [15] X Research source
