" For after hours problems, please refer to the trouble-shooting guide below."

Most orthodontic problems are not medical emergencies and can be taken care of with one of these simple and quick remedies. Please call our office the next business morning so a follow-up care visit can be scheduled at your convenience. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency such as trauma, obstructed airway, allergic reaction, or infection, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital Emergency Room immediately.

Problem

Suggested Remedy

Sharp Wire	Place wax on wire.
Long Poking Wire	Tuck wire in with end of pencil eraser or clip wire with nail clipper. Call office the next day.
Irritating Bracket	Place wax on bracket.
Loose Brace	If brace is securely attached to wire, then leave in place. If brace is not securely attached to wire, then carefully remove brace. Call office the next day.
Loose Elastic Tightener	Carefully remove elastic from mouth.
Loose Wire	If wire is secure, then leave in place. If wire is not secure, then carefully remove wire.
Tooth Discomfort	Take an over-the-counter pain reliever (Tylenol, Ibuprofen) per the container’s instruction. Carefully chew Trident gum.
Open Sore / Ulcer	Warm water rinse. Call office the next day for treatment.
Broken Appliance (retainer, headgear, bionator)	Call office for repair or replacement.
Loose Appliance (retainer, headgear, bionator)	Call office for tightening.
Lost Appliance (retainer, headgear, bionator)	Call office for replacement.