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1.) Discomfort from
wires, hooks, rough edges, or ligatures
When you first get your
braces or after an adjustment, you may feel sharp edges
or small projections that are difficult to get used to.
Your doctor or staff will give you soft orthodontic wax
which can be purchased at most major drug stores.
Pinch off a small piece
of wax and roll it into a little ball. Dry the area off
with cotton or tissue and place it on the irritated area
and push firmly in place. Remove the wax when eating or
brushing.
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2.) Elastic tie or
power chain comes off
As long as the wire remains
in the other braces, a bracket without an elastic tie or
power chain is not a problem. Please call our office during
business hours to let us know about the problem.
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3.) Expansion appliance
is loose or broken
If one or both bands on
the back teeth are loose, please call us during business
hours. Be extra careful when chewing so not to dislodge
the band.
If you are experiencing
discomfort or pain from your appliance because it is loose,
please call our office as soon as possible. Remember:
no hard or sticky foods!
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4.) Loose band or
brackets
Occasionally, a band or
bracket may become loose. Eating hard or sticky foods is
the usual cause. In most cases, brackets will remain attached
to the archwire so that you can either place a small piece
of orthodontic wax on it if it is causing you discomfort
or it can be removed by using tweezers or an opened paper
clip to remove the rubber tie around it.
If you wear either headgear
or rubber bands and a band becomes loose, discontinue wear
and call our office during regular business hours to schedule
a repair appointment.
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5.) Wire is too long
or has come out of bracket or band
As teeth move, a wire may
lengthen or shorten. A long wire can be clipped with a pair
of wire cutters (i.e. nail cutters) as close to the bracket
as you can. If a wire comes out of the back band, you may
try to reinsert it with a pair of needle nose pliers or
tweezers. Wax may also be used to protect you from the wire.
Please call our office the next business day to schedule
and appointment.
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6.) Sore teeth
After routine orthodontic
adjustments, it can be normal for your teeth, mouth, or
gums to experience some discomfort. If you are not allergic
to these medications, Tylenol or Advil can be used as well
as wam salt water rinses.
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7.) Loose teeth
This is very common...no
need to worry. The teeth have to loosen up in order to move.
They will eventually tighten back up in their new positions.
If you are concerned, please ask the doctor at your next
appointment.
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8.) Separators have
fallen out
This is not an emergency
and simply means that adequate space for the fitting of
bands has been achieved. Please call the office on the next
business day to have them replaced prior to your next scheduled
appointment.
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IF YOU STILL NEED HELP
Please call our emergency
pager at (209) 834-9177.
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Steven T. Jung, D.M.D., M.S. |
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1417 Tracy Blvd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-0977 |
8265 Village Parkway #D
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-6550 |
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