David Sherwood, DDS, PC

What to Do If I...

Broken or damaged appliances can occur from time to time during your orthodontic care. If there is any disturbance, such as loose bands or broken or poking wires, call our office as soon as possible so we can evaluate the urgency of the problem and schedule you to be seen accordingly. In the interim, the following are helpful hints to remedy some of the problems you may encounter until you can be seen in our office.

• Broken braces wires

• Loose brackets and bands

• If a rubber spacer falls out

• If a wire is causing irritation

• If the main wire has come out

• If a bracket is loose

• If a piece of your braces breaks

• If the archwire breaks

• If you swallow a piece

• If your headgear gets bent