![]() ![]() Some patients are susceptible to episodes of mouth sores. If the tenderness is severe, take an over-the-counter pain reliever that you would normally take for a headache or similar pain, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in eight ounces of warm water and then rinse your mouth vigorously. ![]() While there is still soreness, continue eating soft foods. This discomfort is both normal and temporary. It’s normal for a patient to have discomfort for a day or two after braces or retainers are adjusted. Please call our office to schedule a time to replace any loose or lost ligatures. Be sure to examine all ligatures on your braces to make sure others are not missing as well. Of course, when one ligature pops off or breaks, others may follow. Topical Anesthetic (such as Orabase or Ora-Gel).Non-prescription pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen supplied by the student’s parent/guardian-use only with written permission of the orthodontist and parent/guardian).With these tools and supplies on hand you will be prepared to handle the most common orthodontic emergencies. If you are experiencing severe pain or you have a problem that you can’t take care of on your own, you should call our office to schedule an appointment to take care of the problem. Allowing your braces or wires to remain damaged for an extended period of time may result in disruptions and delays in your treatment plan. If you are able to alleviate your problem and discomfort on your own, it is very important that you still call our office as soon as possible to schedule a time to repair the problem. Below you will find pictures of the part of braces along with their descriptions. This way you will be able to identify what is broken or out of place. When talking to us to describe your problem, it will be helpful for you to know the names of the parts of your braces. With the use of camera phones these days, there is almost nothing that we can’t talk you through over the phone. ![]() You will be very knowledgeable and equipped to solve many problems yourself temporarily until you are able to be seen in our office. When you begin orthodontic treatment we will teach you how to handle most orthodontic problems that can arise. True orthodontic emergencies are very rare. ![]()
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