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Osman Özdemir
30.09.2026 01:22 • 840 Views
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The elastic hook hurts my cheek during orthodontic treatment. Can I bend it inwards?

The rubber hook on my bracket protrudes slightly and gets caught on the inside of my cheek when I laugh. If I gently press it against the tooth with the back of the tweezers, will it break?

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Hasan Erdoğan
30.09.2026 16:31 TR
@Osman Özdemir in reply to:
Do not force it yourself with pliers or tweezers, you may break the bracket body or dislodge the tooth! The easiest thing to do is to stick a lentil-sized amount of orthodontic wax on that hook. Tell your doctor at your appointment that he/she will bend it inward in 2 seconds with special forceps.
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