 We want you
to know that we are always available if you have a problem
with your appliances. Please call our office if you have an
orthodontic emergency to schedule an appointment. If the office
is closed, and you have an emergency requiring immediate attention,
you may call Dr. Upatham at 619.886.8083 or Dr. McLaughlin
at 619.855.1614. You may also leave your number on our pager,
858.684.5929.
Most emergencies can wait to be addressed until your next
appointment or until the office reopens. Below are some potential
problems and what you can do to make yourself comfortable.
You may also watch the “Emergencies” section of
the “Care Video” located on this site.
When you first get your braces, the cheeks and gums have to
get use to them. Rinsing with warm salt water can help make
things feel better and help any irritations heal. Placing wax
on the brace or wire that is rubbing can help cushion things
and speed up the healing process.
Your teeth will be sore typically 3-5 days after an adjustment.
The doctors suggest using any pain reliever that you normally
use for a headache or similar discomfort.
If a brace is loose and still attached to the wire, wax can
help hold it in place until you come in to have it repaired.
If a brace comes completely off, please save it and bring it
in to your next appointment.
If a wire starts to poke your cheek or gum, dry the wire and
brace well and place wax to cushion or you may clip the wire
with a clean nail clipper. Call the office to schedule an appointment
to have this repaired.
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