PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

You may be able to solve many braces problems temporarily by yourself until you schedule
a repair appointment with our office. These problems need not cause delay in your treatment.

PROBLEM HOME SOLUTIONS

LOOSE BAND OR BRAKET If a band or bracket is still attached to wire, leave in place.
If uncomfortable, place wax on it. If it comes out completely,
wrap brace or bracket in tissue.

LOOSE WIRE Try to place wire back in place with tweezers. If that is not
possible, clip wire with fingernail clippers behind last tooth to
which it is securely fastened. If any discomfort, place wax on it.

POKING WIRE Try to push sticking wire down with a spoon or eraser. If not
possible, place wax on it.

LOST TIEWIRE OR ELASTIC TIE Notify us at next appointment.

SORENESS Use warm salt water rinses and/or Tylenol, or Ibuprofen.

HEADGEAR DOES NOT FIT Sometimes caused by not wearing as prescribed. If the
facebow is bent call office at once.

LOOSE APPLIANCE If the appliance is sticking or poking pace wax on it.

If you feel you are unable to handle a problem on your own, please call us as soon as possible.