Have you broken a wire on your braces? Are you dealing with a loose bracket? No worries!
Our orthodontist and the team at Laird Orthodontics are here for you. If you find yourself in need of emergency orthodontic care in Katy, Texas, call our office at 281-392-1155. We can tell you how to manage your situation and schedule you for a visit with Dr. Aaron Laird.
What to do in common orthodontic emergencies
If you experience an orthodontic emergency, such as a broken or lost appliance, we urge you to call our office as soon as possible. Even if you have a regular appointment scheduled soon, please call us immediately to let us know that you need an appliance repaired. We will also be able to provide you with any needed instructions on what to do until you can come to see our orthodontist.
If a bracket, band or wire is loosened, please call our office immediately; the brackets may need to be refitted. If you need to cut a wire in case of emergency, we recommend using fingernail clippers that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. You may also need to slide a bracket off at night or over a weekend before you are able to come to our office. Please call our office on the next business day so we can schedule an appointment for you.
If the wire is irritating your cheeks or gums, you can move it away from the irritated area by using a cotton swab or eraser. If you cannot move the wire, cover the end of it with a small piece of cotton or wax to relieve irritation. If the wire is still painful, you can cut it with nail clippers or scissors that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. If you need to cut the wire or cannot resolve the wire irritation, call us for an appointment.
Many patients lose a separator over the course of their treatment. If you lose a separator, call our office to see if it needs to be replaced.
During the first week after your braces are placed and after routine adjustments, you may feel some soreness or discomfort. This is normal, and you do not need to worry. You may want to take acetaminophen or another non-aspirin pain reliever if your teeth are sore after adjustment appointments. You may also wish to use a warm washcloth or heating pad to reduce soreness in the jaws.
We are here to provide the care you need!
If you experience these or any other types of orthodontic emergencies, we encourage you to call our friendly orthodontist and team as soon as possible.
