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Loose Bracket
/ Poking Wire /
Wire out of Back Brace
Occasionally, a glued bracket may come
loose. You can remove the loose bracket and save it in an envelope to
bring to the office or leave it where it is, if it is not causing any
irritation. Call the office as soon as possible in order for us to allow
time to re-glue the bracket.
If a wire is poking your gums or cheek there
are several things you can try until you can get to the office for an
appointment. First try a ball of wax on the wire that is causing the
irritation. You may also try using a nail clipper or cuticle cutter to
cut the extra piece of wire that is sticking out. Sometimes, a poking
wire can be safely turned down so that it no longer causes discomfort.
To do this you may use a pencil eraser, or some other smooth object, and
tuck the offending wire back out of the way.
Please be careful to avoid hard or sticky
foods that may bend the wire or cause it to come out of the back brace.
If this does happen, you may use needle nose pliers or tweezers to put
the wire back into the hole in the back brace. If you are unable to do
this, you may clip the wire to ease the discomfort. Please call the
office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to replace the
wire. Poking Elastic (Rubber Band) Hook
Some brackets have small hooks on them for
elastic wear. These hooks can occasionally become irritating to the lips
or cheeks. If this happens, you may either use a pencil eraser to
carefully push the hook in, or you can place a ball of wax on the
hook to make the area feel smooth. You may be experiencing some discomfort after beginning treatment or at the change of wires or adjusting of appliances. This is normal and should diminish within 24-72 hours. A few suggestions to help with the discomfort:
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Please feel free to contact the office if
you are experiencing any discomfort or if you have any questions. Below
are a few simple steps that might help if you are unable to contact us
or if you need a “quick fix”.