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. These problems need not cause delay in your treatment.
Loose Bracket or Band
If the band or bracket is still attached to the wire, leave it in place. If this is uncomfortable, place wax on the bracket causing irritaition. Please call our office to schedule a repair appointment.
Loose Wire or Irritations
Try to place the wire back in place with tweezers. If that is not possible, clip the wire with fingernail clippers behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If you have any discomfort, place wax on the wire causing irritation.
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 over the counter 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. You can also use warm salt water rinses.
Poking Wire
Try to push the problem wire down with a spoon or eraser. If not possible, place wax on the wire causing irritation.
Lost metal tie or elastic tie
Notify us at your next appointment.
Headgear does not fit
This is sometimes caused by not wearing headgear as prescribed. If the facebow is bent, call our office to schedule for an adjustment or a repair appointment.
Loose Appliance
If your appliance is loose place wax on the area causing irritation and call our office to schedule a repair appointment.
Forsus
If the forsus becomes loose or breaks, keep all parts and call our office immediately.