IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Emergencies With Braces And Orthodontics Appliances
If you have a loose bracket, bands, appliance, wires or poking wires please give us a call at:
305-310-0027 and we will make an appointment as soon as possible to repair it. We have given some tips and solutions that you can try at home while we see you in our office. (If you run out of the wax you can find it at the supermarket like publix, walgreens, cvs etc.)
Steel tie irritating your mouth or gums, place some wax over it or you can use the eraser of a pencil and press in it to bend it, so it doesn’t stick out. You may rinse your mouth with warm salt water or take acetaminophen to ease the pain.
The wire is loose, if the wire poking out, use a pencil eraser to push the wire down, or place wax on it to alleviate the discomfort.
Bracket or band is loose If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should leave it in place and put wax on it. If the wire comes out entirely, wrap the bracket with a tissue.
Have a loose appliance , place wax on the part of your appliance that may be causing you discomfort.
Watch this video that explain what you can do at home to resolve the emergency.