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Emergencies

and Breakages

If an accident to the head or teeth has occurred, the local
hospital should be your rst visit. Depending on the
nature and seriousness of the accident your dentist
should be called. All traumatized teeth require an
examination from your dentist.

Please try to learn some of the more important parts of
your braces. This way, if you are in pain or if something
breaks, you can explain it to us. If you think a piece of Parts List
your brace is loose or broken, please call the of ce as
soon as possible. Please don’t surprise us at your next
scheduled visit with broken parts, or appliances Bands: These are silver rings which circle your back teeth
(retainers) which are not tting. Be Smart, Call Ahead. and are cemented in place.

Unreported problems may not be corrected at your visit. Brackets: These are silver or clear squares glued to the
This means an extra trip to the of ce and extra time in front of your teeth.
your braces. When you call, the more you can tell us
about your problem the better. Our receptionist will try to Colour ties or modules: These are clear or coloured
help you describe the problem. Parents, it helps to have donuts/rings that secure the wire to the brackets.
your child next to you when you call.
Archwire: This is a wire running from tooth to tooth
After of ce hours you can leave a detailed message and attached to the brackets with colour ties. Sometimes, this
someone will return your call the following day. When archwire is held in place with another thin wire known as a
speaking to the answering system, PLEASE speak ligature. This can be placed on a single bracket or join a
slowly and state your full name, your telephone number, group of brackets together.
a description of your problem, and which of ce you
attend. It may also be helpful if you can take a photo of Elastic bands: These are rubber elastic bands used to
the problem area with your smartphone and then send it move teeth. They come in a small packets and are placed
to us for advice. by you on speci c teeth.

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