A: If you are experiencing what you feel to be a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room. However, if you’re unsure, here’s more information for you to consider.
Common reasons for scheduling an emergency orthodontist appointment:
These are common occurrences that do not require a trip to the emergency room, but may require a sudden or emergency orthodontist appointment.
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This is very common and usually this issue will fix itself. However, one method that works well is flossing gently. You can try trying a knot in the of the floss to create a small tool to help remove the food. We recommend using only toothbrushes and dental floss and not other tools to prevent damaging your dental appliances.
Ligatures, the small rubber bands that hold wires and brackets, often come off. Call Rich Orthodontics to tell the team if this happens to you. They will advise you on how to handle it.
Mouth sores are a common issue. Braces typically do not cause them, but they can make them feel worse. We recommend using a topical anesthetic to relieve pain such. For more information, call Rich Orthodontics.
Loose brackets and poking wires are irritating and frustrating. Yet, they are not serious and do not typically require an emergency appointment. Call Rich Orthodontics to schedule an appointment in the next few days. Typically, your situation won’t be serious enough to warrant an emergency appointment. You or your child is not at risk for any negative or long-term impacts when it comes to your treatment. If you notice any of the issues we list below, we encourage you to contact Rich Orthodontics to make an appointment. Our orthodontic team will treat you for any problems you’re experiencing and get you back into action!
Protruding wires can be painful and difficult to deal with at home. We recommend using a q-tip of pencil erase to push the protruding wire against the tooth. This will help temporarily with painful contact between your cheek and the wires. Call Rich Orthodontics to schedule an emergency orthodontic appointment.
This is a rare issue. However, it does happen. It’s important to not panic. You may feel alarmed when you discover this has happened, but in most cases, this is not serious. If the patient is experiencing difficulty breathing or if the piece is lodged in the patient’s mouth or throat, causing difficulty with breathing or eating and drinking, you may need to visit the emergency room. If not, call Rich Orthodontics immediately for more options.
Be sure to use proper care of your appliance and wearing a mouthguard during sports-related and physical activities. During your appointments with Rich Orthodontic, you’ll be given instructions on the best ways to prevent minor or major orthodontic emergencies combined with an effective oral hygiene routine.
In many cases, you can relieve symptoms or fix them altogether on your own. Call Rich Orthodontics today and ask our team about your specific situation. They will give you advice for at-home remedies.
