 | If you need more wax
to ease the pain of a sticking wire or loose bracket and the office is closed
you can usually find it at your neighborhood pharmacy in the toothpaste section. |
| If part of your braces come off bring the loose piece in with you to your
next appointment. |
| If your retainer breaks bring all the pieces in with you to your next
appointment. |
| Looseness of the teeth is normal with braces, and they will tighten back
up after the braces are removed. |
| Tooth soreness is normal and may move from tooth to tooth and come and go
between appointments. Aspirin or ibuprofen work well for this pain, but call
the office if the pain is severe. If you can't take aspirin or ibuprofen you
may take acetaminophen. DON'T TAKE ASPIRIN IF YOU HAVE CHICKEN POX! |
| If you have an accident which causes a large cut in your mouth, a tooth to
come out, or a tooth to be severely displaced you should probably be seen by
an oral surgeon, but feel free to call Dr. Martin if you are unsure. |
Rick
Martin, D.D.S.