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If your teeth become
sore after a visit:
If your teeth become sore
after a visit, we generally recommend that you take an analgesic
such as acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g., Advil,
Motrin). This, of course, is the protocol only if there are no
known allergies to these medications. Rinsing with Peroxyl or
a cup of warm water and a teaspoon of salt can also be soothing.
If food becomes stuck:
If food becomes stuck between
your teeth, use dental floss or a proxy brush to dislodge the
food.
If a wire causes irritation:
If a wire causes irritation,
push the wire away from the area using the eraser end of a pencil
or a cotton swab. If the wire cannot be tucked away, cover the
end of the wire with a small piece of wax, a cotton ball, or
a piece of sugarless gum, until you can see us for an adjustment.
If the main wire has
come out of the brace or tube:
If the main wire has come
out of the brace or tube on the back molar tooth, attempt to
reinsert the wire with a pair of needle nosed pliers or tweezers.
If the wire is not sticking you, place a piece of wax over the
area. If the wire is sticking you and wax does not help, the
wire can be cut with a small wire cutler or nail clipped close
to the back of the last brace. This is a last resort if professional
help is unavailable.
If a piece of a brace
breaks:
If a brace comes loose from
a tooth, it usually remains connected to the main wire and is
not cause for an emergency visit. Tweezers can be used to reposition
the brace if it flips around the wire and becomes a source of
irritation. Call our office at your earliest convenience. It
may be necessary to schedule a separate visit to repair the loose
brace(s), since repairs of this nature usually take additional
time.
Loose Expander:
Call the office: 303.850.9253
Trauma to the Mouth:
Call the office: 303.850.9253
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