Emergency Care
Please call immediately if any of your appliances are
loose or broken. Knowing in advance allows us the ability to
set aside time for your repairs. If you arrive without
notifying us in advance, we may have to reschedule the
appliance repair, even if you have a regular appointment.
Loose Brackets or Bands
If a brace comes loose, call our office as soon as
possible for advice. Sometimes it is important to re-attach
the brace right away. If you have a problem on the weekend
or at night and need to cut a wire or slide a bracket off
the wire, please feel free to do so and call our office on
the next working day. We will evaluate the problem to
determine if it is necessary for you to be seen immediately.
Fingernail Clippers are a useful
home remedy for cutting wires. Please wash and alcohol the
clippers before using them.
Wire Irritations
If a wire on your braces is causing an irritation, try
pushing it away from the area being irritated by using the
eraser end of a pencil or a cotton swab. If the wire cannot
be tucked away, cover the end with a small piece of wax or
cotton ball. You may also cut the wire with scissors or nail
clippers. Call our office for an appointment if you cannot
solve the problem.
Lost Separators
It is quite common for some patients to lose at least one
separator during the process that prepares your mouth for
braces. Most of the time separators do not need to be
replaced.
Discomfort Associated with Treatment
Most orthodontic patients experience some pain the first
week after their braces are placed and after routine
adjustments. Your should eat soft foods and if necessary, use non-aspirin pain reliever to easy discomfort. If
your braces are causing soreness in your jaw joints, try
using a moist heat compress or a warm wash cloth to apply
gentle pressure to alleviate the ache. This discomfort
should subside in several days.
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