Today i was eeting a mento (lol) and the square on my back tooth at the bottom went wobbly so i kne wi had broke it, ithen it fell off and i can't get it back on. It was the last square towards the back of my mouth so now i have a big bit of wire sticking out. I phoned the orthodonitst and she said just to wait till my next appointment which is not till the 29th, i have the square that fell off, sdhould i bring i tot my orthodontist when i go for my appointment or should i just chuck it?
2007-01-09 08:36:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
and also, this might sound soo pathetic but will she go "raj" at me?
2007-01-09 08:43:36 · update #1
Options:
1. take the little rubber ring off the bracket (square) and get a friend with a pair of tweezers to reattach it - not the best idea, it will probably come off again anyway but it might stop the wire irritating you.
2. If the wire is bothering you get a friend (easier than you, they can see better) to cut it with a pair of nail clippers close to the next bracket along. Get them to keep hold of the free end while they cut so it doesn't ping around your mouth. They'll probably replace the archwire at your next appointment anyway.
3. Keep the bracket. They might reuse it, they might not.
2007-01-09 11:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by whisky5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
top surely damage better. I really have had my bottom braces for 2 years now and basically were given the top on. I honestly HATE It. it is like 10 circumstances worse and the element is. I really must have the top ones for an complete 3 years I really must have the bottom for 5 years. & im dreading the subsequent 3 years of my existence. Being a 19 12 months previous who has braces would not in good structure nicely and we will face it i will have braces till i'm 22. not very cool lol
2016-12-02 01:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by kwiatkowski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right I am a dental nurse and have some info about your orthodontist. If he/she is nhs she has to see you within 24 hours (obviously some people will be treated quicker if they are in pain) according to nhs guidelines. If she is a private ortho then you are paying for the privilege and you have every right to be seen asap. Do not as some one suggested try to fix it your self as you may do yourself some damage. If your ortho still wont see you, ring the emergency dentist and they can fix it temporarily. The wire could cut your mouth and a broken ortho means it is not working properly. Good luck
2007-01-10 07:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by clairewENSLEY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That square thing is a bracket. Take it to your next appointment. If the wire is poking you ask them if you can pop in to have it clipped to make you comfortable.
(Try to ease off the Mentos. They're on the "no-no" list.)
2007-01-09 12:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the wire is poking into your cheek and making your cheek bleed, you should go in and have it clipped. Your orthodonist should not make you wait until your next appointment if you are in pain -- you should be able to "drop in" for a clipping.
If you are not in pain or discomfort, then if your orthodontist says it's OK with him -- wait until next month.
2007-01-09 14:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by ArchWired Braces Website 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the orthodontist, if you don't you might need to wait for another appointment to get a new one.
2007-01-09 08:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i read down and i dont agree w/ the other answers the orthodontist will definitely replace it so i personally would not worry about it
2007-01-09 08:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by ELIZY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to save it , just in case , no harm in keeping it .
2007-01-09 08:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by lauren a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to dentail hospotal they will help you out
2007-01-13 08:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by little flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it for the checkup!
2007-01-09 08:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋