The hard and soft palates form the roof of the mouth. On the anterior end of the mouth, the hard palate is formed by the inferior surface of the maxillae and palatine bones. These bones are covered with a thin layer of connective tissues and mucous membranes, which form small wrinkles.
The wax is opaque and unscented/unflavored. Remember to remove the wax before you brush your teeth. Non-toxic if swallowed. When you first get braces, or if you have a lot of hardware in your mouth, dental wax can be a Godsend. Just smoosh some onto the bracket that is causing irritation, and it forms a barrier between your bracket and your gums. The wax we carry is high quality and made right here in the USA.
Today's braces are very high-tech appliances. Over time, braces align and straighten your teeth. Here's how they do it: Braces have three basic parts: 1  Brackets made of metal or ceramic. 2  A bracket is attached to each tooth. 3  Bonding material (glue) or a metal band. 4  This is what attaches the bracket to the tooth. 5  An arch wire, which is a thin metal wire that runs from bracket to bracket and puts pressure on the teeth.