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"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 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.

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