Emergency Information

Poking wire

Using a pencil erase, push the poking wire down or place wax on it to alleviate the discomfort

Loose bracket or band

If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should leave it in place and put wax on it.  If the wire comes out entirely, wrap the bracket with a tissue, and bring it with you to the office.

Loose wire

Using a tweezer, try to put your wire back into place.  If doing this and using wax doesn’t help, as a last resort use a small fingernail clipper to clip the wire behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened.  If your discomfort continues, place was on it.

General soreness

When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for a few days.  This can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm saltwater mouthwash.  Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in 8 ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously.  Placing Orabase on the affected area may help; this can be found in a pharmacy.  If the soreness is severe, Tylenol or Advil will help relieve this discomfort.