Damon braces cut the inner lining of my lower lip (with photo)

[kathy025]

Hello DentalFearCentral,

I recently got Damon Braces installed and somehow during my sleep, it had cut my inner lip. There was a mouth sore, but it has since healed when I put the oral wax on the brackets that were in contact with the sore.

However, as seen from the attached image, the tissue/mucus has split and is now protruding like excess tissue. Will it "re-attach" itself as it heals completely, or will I need minor surgery to remove the excess?

 

[Dr. Daniel]

Hi,

your lip will heal completely by itself (no need for surgery) once the mechanical irritation is removed.

 

[kathy025]

Hi Daniel,

Thanks, that's good to hear. I guess I'll just leave it alone for a good amount of time. Hopefully, it heals and re-attaches itself. Good thing it's not noticeable on the outside.

 

[Anon1234567890]

I am experiencing the same exact thing for over a year now :/ I feel your pain... The best thing to do it just to wait until the braces are removed

~Anon