There are very few true orthodontic emergencies. Most problems can be remedied at home. However, if you have a situation that you cannot resolve on your own, call us at Sinna Orthodontics as soon as possible so we can fit you in for a repair appointment. In the meantime, please read the information below. It is designed to provide you with guidance in resolving minor problems you may encounter during your treatment.

If your teeth are sore after a visit…
You may take acetaminophen or other non-aspirin pain relievers while you adjust to your new braces or other appliances. A warm wash cloth or heating pad may also help to reduce the soreness in your jaws. Warm salt water rinses also serve the same function.

If your braces cause irritation…
Try 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 the wire is painful, you can cut it with a nail clippers or scissors that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol.

If the main wire or a bracket comes loose…
First, call our office and speak with a member of our staff. We can advise you as to whether or not the bracket needs to be refitted. If you have a situation where you must cut the wire or slide a bracket off the wire, you may use fingernail clippers that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. Please call us on the next business day to schedule a repair appointment.

If a separator comes out…
Call our office to see if it needs to be replaced. It is common for some patients to lose a separator during treatment, but we want to assess the situation as soon as possible so we do not lose any time in your treatment.

For all other questions or concerns, please get in touch with our office today. A member of our staff will be happy to speak with you about your situation.