EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

An emergency appointment may be made when there is severe pain, a loose band, a broken wire or something sticking out that you can't take care of.

It is important to know the names of the parts of your appliances to be able to identify what part is broken or out of place when you contact us. (See diagram below)

Braces Diagram

Don't be alarmed if a wire or band comes loose. This happens occasionally. If wire protrudes and is irritating, use a blunt instrument (back of spoon or the eraser end of a pencil) and carefully, gently push the irritating wire under the archwire. Simply get it out of the way.

If irritation to the lips or mouth continues, place wax or wet cotton on the wire to reduce the annoyance.

Call our office as soon as possible for an appointment to check and repair the appliances. If any piece comes off, save it and bring it with you to the office.

To schedule an emergency appointment, please call us at: 480-813-8610