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What
to do in case of emergency
Call our office as soon as possible if you break or loosen any of
your appliances. Please do not come directly to the office –
by calling us, you will allow us to create a time to see you. Even
if you have a regular appointment scheduled, call us immediately
to notify us if you need an appliance repaired.
Loose brackets or bands
Call our office immediately for advice if a brace or wire is loosened.
The brace may need to be re-fitted as soon as possible. You may
have a situation that requires cutting a wire or sliding a bracket
off a wire at night or over the weekend. If you need to cut a wire
in case of emergency, you may use fingernail clippers that have
been washed and sterilized in alcohol. Please call our office the
next business day so that we may schedule an appointment for you.
Wire irritations
Sometimes discomfort caused by a wire on your braces can be resolved
by moving the wire away from the irritated area with a cotton swab
or eraser. If the wire will not move, try covering the end of it
with a small piece of cotton or a small amount of wax. If the wire
is painful, you can cut it with nail clippers or scissors that have
been washed and sterilized in alcohol. If you cannot resolve the
wire irritation, call our office for an appointment.
Lost separators
Most patients lose a separator during their treatment. Do not worry
about losing a separator, but call our office to see if it needs
to be replaced.
Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment
During the first week after your braces are in place and routine
adjustments are complete, you will likely feel some pain, soreness,
or discomfort. You may take acetaminophen or other non-aspirin pain
relievers while you adjust to your new braces. A warm wash cloth
or heating pad may reduce the soreness in your jaws.
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