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Emergencies
Dental
emergencies while wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances
fall into two categories:
Direct
Injuries to Face, Mouth or Teeth
Following
a direct injury to your face, mouth or teeth, whether undergoing
orthodontic care or not, you should be seen by your regular
dentist as soon as possible. Usually an x-ray of the involved
tooth is needed to ascertain the extent of injury.
If
a tooth has been knocked out, severely displaced or fractured,
contact us or your family dentist immediately. In some instances,
it may be necessary for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
to be seen. If a tooth has been knocked out, replace back
in the mouth IMMEDIATELY-this is the best thing to do to
save an avulsed tooth. Even if it is replaced incorrectly
it can be straightened with orthodontics.
If
the orthodontic appliances are dislodged or displaced, we
will need to replace or adjust them as soon as possible.
Please
call us immediately after seeing your family dentist. If
you are unable to reach your family dentist or an alternative
emergency facility, call our office and we will try to assist
you in locating someone to care for the injury.
Orthodontic
Appliance Emergencies
Broken or "disturbed" appliances may occur from time to
time during your orthodontic care. If there is any disturbance,
such as loose bands, broken or jabbing wires, call our office
as soon as possible so we can evaluate the urgency of the
problem.
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Direct
injuries to the face, mouth, or teet
