In case of Emergency - Call our office as soon as possible if you break or loosen any of your appliances. Please do not come directly to the office - by calling us, you will allow us to a create a time to see you. Even if you have a regular appointment scheduled, call us immediately to notify us if you need a n appliance repaired.

!FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911!
Loose brackets or bands -
Call our office immediately for advice if a bracket or wire is loosened. The bracket may need top be refitted as soon as possible. You may have a situation that requires cutting a wire or sliding a bracket off a wire at night or over the weekend. If you need to cut a wire in case of emergency, you may use fingernail clippers that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. Please call our office the next business day, so that we may schedule an appointment for you.
 Wire Irritations -
Sometimes discomfort caused by a wire on your braces can be resolved by moving the wire away from the irritated area with a cotton swab or eraser. If the wire will not move, try covering the end of it with a small piece of cotton or a small amount of wax. If you cannot resolve the wire irritation, call our office for an appointment.

Lost Separators -
Most patients lose a separator during their treatment. Do not worry about losing a separator, but call our office to see if it needs to be replaced

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment -
During the first week after your braces are in place and routine adjustments are complete, you will likely feel some pain, soreness or discomfort. You may take acetaminophen or other non-asprin pain releivers while you adjust to your new braces. A warm wash cloth or heating pad may reduce the soreness in you jaws.