It is just slightly loose from the tooth...is it BROKEN!?
2007-04-14 15:13:51 · 6 answers · asked by TiK<3 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I know if it's broken it will cost a lot to get it replaced, but if it's just loose, will it cost anything to get it recemented on?
2007-04-14 15:19:16 · update #1
I'm a Certified Dental Assistant & the Dentist I work for has been doing orthodontic work for the past few years so I know a little about it. I also have braces. If a bracket is loose or has come off nothing is broken. A new bracket does need to be cemented back on. It is not recommended to use the same bracket, you will need a new one. Some dentist want to use the same brackets to save on money but I have read the instructions on a new bracket kits and they say do not reuse, so make sure your dentist uses a new bracket. Also, this shouldn't cost you any extra money, things like this should be covered in the overall cost of the braces.
2007-04-14 16:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by MaryG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the whole set is not broken. all they will do is change the wire and cement a new bracket on. it is nothing major about 6 of mine popped off over 2 years.
2007-04-14 22:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by Cazo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but you have to go back to the orthodontist so that they can recement it to your tooth. Don't let things get worse.
2007-04-14 22:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jay Lew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no... its not broken but it will cost you because the dentis will need to stick it to ur teeth again. u need to go to the dentist right away b/c if u dn't... the braces wont function well
2007-04-14 22:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by riku y 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope it's not. That happened to me a few times. Next time you go to the orthodontist, he will fix it.
2007-04-14 22:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by Syracuse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's just loose, no. But I'd have the dentist tighten it before it does break.
2007-04-14 22:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋