Facing orthodontic emergencies requires swift and knowledgeable action to mitigate discomfort and prevent further complications. Our practice is at the forefront, providing specialized emergency orthodontic care tailored to quickly alleviate pain and correct sudden, unexpected issues with braces, wires, or other orthodontic appliances. We emphasize timely, compassionate, and comprehensive treatment solutions, ensuring each patient receives the necessary care to address urgent needs while maintaining the progress of their orthodontic treatment. Our dedicated team is prepared to respond with the expertise and efficiency needed during these critical moments, prioritizing your oral health and comfort.
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Orthodontic Emergencies
If you experience a breakage or loosening of any of your appliances please call our office as soon as possible. Please do not come directly to the office. By calling us first we will be able to schedule a time to see you. If you have a scheduled appointment already, please call to let us know that you need something repaired so that we may add additional time to your appointment if needed.
If you need assistance after hours, please call our office phone line and leave a message on our emergency service so that we may contact you. Please be sure to leave your name, phone number with area code, and a brief message.
Review the topics below for solutions to some common non-emergency problems:
If a rubber band ligature comes off, it may be possible to put it back in place using clean tweezers.
If a wire ligature comes off, it can be removed with clean tweezers. If it is poking the mouth but is not loose, it may be possible to bend it back down away from the tissues with a Q-tip or clean pencil eraser. Let our office know about the problem so that we can decide if we need to see you before your next scheduled appointment.
Dental floss, an interproximal brush, or a toothpick can be used for removing food that gets caught between teeth or wires. Sometimes tying a knot in the dental floss before threading it through the brackets can help to catch and remove the food.
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