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><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">If something on your brace apparatus becomes loose or breaks, inform your Orthodontist and she will explain how to take care of it.It is most likely not an emergency and can be taken care of with a follow up visit to your orthodontist. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-av_section-891dd61d142c5bdfd073f6b08d17daa9 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-965'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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av-iconlist-small av-av_iconlist-1f04fd4420054bf009d428f978a58dc3 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-13d76e11ca5fff660aef066a82f8699f avia-font-dental avia-iconfont avia-font-dental'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue821' data-av_iconfont='dental' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Discomfort\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Discomfort<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-848 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"orthosmile_food_with_braces\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/orthosmile_food_with_braces-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a> It\u2019s normal for a patient to have discomfort after bracket placement for the next few days and a day or two after braces or retainers are adjusted. But it can make eating uncomfortable.\u03a4he discomfort is both normal and temporary. Soft foods are preferred.. If you experience pain, then a pain killer you have used in the past is appropriate. Pain killers that contain acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be effective. Your Orthodontist will provide you with appropriate instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-811352ab681315eaa5cbec32f593771f avia-font-dental avia-iconfont avia-font-dental'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue824' data-av_iconfont='dental' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Mouth sores \"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Mouth sores <\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthodontic_emergencie_sores.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-851\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-851\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthodontic_emergencie_sores-80x80.png\" alt=\"Orthodontic_emergencie_sores\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthodontic_emergencie_sores-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthodontic_emergencie_sores-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthodontic_emergencie_sores-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-852 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets-80x80.png\" alt=\"Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_wax_on_brackets-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a> Some patients are susceptible to episodes of mouth sores. While braces do not cause them, they may be precipitated or exacerbated by an irritation from braces. One or several areas of ulceration of the cheeks, lips or tongue may appear. This is not an emergency, but may be very uncomfortable for the patient. Prompt relief may be achieved by applying a small amount of topical soothing gel directly to the ulcerated surface using a cotton swab, and some wax on the bracket you think is causing the sore.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-eb55f4c04db7aa51213c31271def2de0 avia-font-dental avia-iconfont avia-font-dental'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue804' data-av_iconfont='dental' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Protruding Wire\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Protruding Wire<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_protruding_wire.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-905\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-905\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_protruding_wire-80x80.png\" alt=\"Orthosmile_protruding_wire\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_protruding_wire-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_protruding_wire-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_protruding_wire-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_protruding_wire-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a> Occasionally, the end of a wire will work itself out of place and irritate the patient\u2019s mouth. Use something soft like a pencil eraser to push the wire so that it is flat against the tooth. If the wire cannot be moved into a comfortable position, cover it with relief wax and inform your Orthodontist.In a situation where the wire is extremely bothersome and the patient will not be able to see the orthodontist anytime soon, you may, as a last resort, clip the wire.Directions will be given to you by your Orthodontist in order not to hurt yourself or your orthodontic appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Relief wax may still be necessary to provide comfort to the irritated area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-e27e23c21b438c3f22f1ea506fa41fe3 avia-font-dental avia-iconfont avia-font-dental'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue828' data-av_iconfont='dental' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_loose_bracket.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-853\" src=\"http:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_loose_bracket-80x80.png\" alt=\"Orthosmile_loose_bracket\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_loose_bracket-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_loose_bracket-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_loose_bracket-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.orthosmile.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Orthosmile_loose_bracket-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a> If the braces have come loose in any way, the parent\/guardian needs to be notified, and they should call the orthodontist to determine appropriate next steps.<br \/>\nThe bracket can be knocked off if the patient has eaten one of those hard or crunchy foods orthodontic patients are instructed to avoid, or if the mouth is struck while at play. 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