If you have metal braces, Invisalign, a retainer, or any other type of orthodontic appliance, you’ve probably heard of or used dental wax. Dental wax is designed to protect your gums and the linings of your cheeks and lips from the sharp ends of wires and other parts. It can help you find relief from abrasions, sore spots, or discomfort.

While our team at Sims Orthodontics used to be strong advocates of dental wax, we are now all about OrthoDots, one of the latest advances in orthodontics. If you haven’t heard of OrthoDots, you’re in for a real treat because it can significantly improve your orthodontic treatment. Orth0Dots is the dental wax alternative that orthodontists and patients can’t stop raving about.

It’s comprised of biomedical grade silicone and 20 times more flexible than dental wax. Its extreme flexibility translates to extreme comfort for you. Since OrthoDots is 17 times more transparent than dental wax, you can apply it without anyone ever knowing it’s in your mouth.

OrthoDots was formulated to adhere to moisture-rich areas so there’s no need to dry out the area before application. You can eat and drink whatever you’d like with OrthoDots and don’t have to worry about swallowing it because it’s 100% latex-free.

Although we like to use OrthoDots in our office, we also recommend it to patients for at-home use. It can serve as your own personal pain reliever and be used any time you’re feeling an abrasion in your mouth. We are confident that once you use OrthoDots, you’ll never go back to traditional dental wax again.

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If you’d like more information on OrthoDots or are wondering whether it’s a good option for you, don’t hesitate to contact us today at 850-477-7715. We look forward to hearing from you!