Emergencies: What to Do If a Bracket Comes Off or the Archwire Is Pricking You?
As a general rule: if something is missing or broken, then let your orthodontist know Please do so as soon as possible. He will then schedule an emergency appointment with you to repair the damage.
If the loose bracket or the broken or loose wire causes pain, you have two options.
- Cover the spot that’s causing the discomfort with the wax or silicone your orthodontist gave you, and the pain will go away.
Or maybe the wax or silicone isn’t helping. In that case, unless your orthodontist’s office is open, you should emergency dental care See a doctor. They will either cover the prickly areas with plastic or simply cut them off. By then, at the latest, you’ll be pain-free.
Emergencies: What should you do if your removable braces are pressing on your gums?
As a general rule: if something is missing or broken, then let your orthodontist know Please do so as soon as possible. He will then schedule an emergency appointment with you to repair the damage.
If your removable braces are pressing against your gums or the roof of your mouth, you should stop wearing them and make an appointment immediately Make an appointment with your orthodontist. Right before the appointment, you can wear your braces so the orthodontist can see exactly where they’re pressing or causing discomfort based on the slight pressure marks.
If too much time passes between the day you stop wearing your braces and your emergency appointment with your orthodontist, your teeth will start shifting back in the wrong direction, and your braces may no longer fit. That’s why you should schedule an emergency appointment right away.
