If the
bracket or band is still attached to wire, leave it in place.
If uncomfortable, cover with wax. If it comes out completely,
bring it with you to the next appointment. Call for an appointment.
DO NOT CONNECT HEADGEAR OR ELASTICS TO A LOOSE BAND.
Lost Tie Wire or Elastic Tie
Please
call to ask if an appointment is necessary. Notify the assistant
at your next appointment.
Headgear
or Appliance Does Not Fit
Call
for an appointment.
Soreness
From Braces
Rinse
the mouth with warm salt water. If necessary, take the pain reliever
that you would use for a headache or similar discomfort.
Wire Out Of Tube
Try
to place wire back into tube with tweezers. Cover with wax if
uncomfortable. Call for an appointment.
Rotated Archwire
Try
to slide wire back around to the other side. If unsuccessful,
place wax on wire and call for an appointment.
Poking Tie Wire
Poking Tie Wire: Bend wire back with a spoon or pencil eraser.
If unsuccessful, cover with wax and call for an appointment.
Poking Archwire
Cover
with wax or wet cotton. Call for an appointment.
