Unfortunately, many patients experience braces cutting lips and cheeks.

Is it normal for braces to poke your cheek?

It is not uncommon for archwires and ligatures to sometimes poke into your lips and gums, but there are home solutions to help you when a trip to our office is not an immediate option. As always, you should seek out Dr. Hardy immediately if a wire has come loose and try to have it fixed.

Can braces cause cuts in your mouth?

When you first start wearing braces, canker sores can be attributed to the new irritation due to the friction of your braces rubbing against the inside of your lips and cheeks. Sometimes this small irritation is all it takes for braces to cause mouth sores.