Do you have an orthodontic emergency? Try our home remedies below. If you still need help, call our office at (281) 693-1333. We will schedule you for a repair appointment as soon as we can. If it is after hours, we will provide additional instructions on our answering machine.
Irritating Wire
To relieve the pain temporarily, place wax over the part of the appliance that is making you uncomfortable. If that doesn’t work, cut the wire with sterile scissors or nail clippers. Be sure to call us to make a repair appointment.
New Spaces between Your Teeth
Don’t worry! As your teeth move, this is fairly normal, particularly when you first begin treatment. We will close them as you progress through treatment.
Teeth Feeling Loose
You should expect this throughout your treatment. It is completely normal! Teeth have to become loose before they will move. When you’re treatment is done, they will become fixed in their new positions.
A Separator Comes Out
Separators help open spaces to fit bands. Contact our office, and we’ll let you know whether you need an appointment to have a new separator placed.
If a Bracket Loosens from a Tooth
Call us to schedule a repair visit. Broken appliances slow your treatment time and must be repaired quickly.
Why You Need Rubber Bands
You must wear your bands to make sure your treatment stays on track. If you forget how to put them on, please call us for help.
If You Experience a Mouth Injury
You should call your dentist as soon as possible. After visiting your family dentist, call us so we can fix any teeth that moved or damage to your appliances. If you can’t get in touch with your family dentist, we will be happy to help you.