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Dealing with Poking Wires, Loose Bands, and Other Dental Emergencies at Home

April 15, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — drstandrabik @ 6:26 pm
Close-up of mouth and teeth with dental braces

Whenever your braces are damaged or are causing you pain, it goes without saying that your orthodontist should always be the first person you call. However, due to COVID-19, you may not be able to make an orthodontics appointment right away if the issue doesn’t rise to the level of emergency. Fortunately, they can still give you advice for handling the issue over the phone or through video communication. In the meantime, you can read on to learn treatment strategies for common problems that might occur while you’re wearing braces.

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