Orthodontic Emergency Care
If a brace comes loose, call the 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 the office on the next working day. Fingernail clippers are a useful home remedy for cutting wires. Please wash and alcohol the clippers before using them.We will evaluate the problem to determine if it is necessary for you to be seen immediately.
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 the office for an appointment if you cannot solve the problem.
Most orthodontic patients experience some pain the first week after their braces are placed and after routine adjustments. You can use non-aspirin pain relievers or ibuprofen to ease this discomfort and eat soft foods.
Michael Noorani
http://www.greatsmileforyou.com/
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