Traditional braces have helped millions and millions of patients leave crooked, spaced-out, and otherwise misaligned teeth in the past. In fact, they are one of the most reliable orthodontic treatments when it comes to addressing mild, moderate, and severe cases of malocclusion. Of course, that does mean that you’ll need to wear the silver brackets and wires, which can feel sharp, especially in the beginning. Luckily, there is a way to combat this issue: wearing dental wax.