*When you first get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and your teeth may be tender to biting pressure for three to five days. If the tenderness is severe take any pain reliever that you normally take for a headache or discomfort.
*Your braces may rub on your lips, tongue, or cheeks. Place silicone (wax) over the rubbing bracket before these spots get raw and painful. The tissue will soon toughen up so that you don't need the silicone. The silicone adheres better if the area is dry.
Common Orthodontic Emergencies:
*A broken bracket usually does not need to be repaired immediately, but can often wait for several days. Please call our office during normal business hours so we can schedule you to come in. Please save the brace and bring it with you to the repair appointment.
*A poking wire is irritating. If you experience this, use a blunt tool (pencil eraser) to gently push the wire away from the sore area. A poking wire can also be cut using fingernail clippers.
*If you have a lost or broken retainer, we should replace it as soon as possible so your teeth do not shift.
*Food caught in between your teeth is not an emergency but can be a little uncomfortable or embarrassing for the brace wearing patient. It is easily remedied with a piece of dental floss. Use your floss threader or proxy brush.
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