TROUBLESHOOTING BREAKAGES - Hunter Valley Orthodontics
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1. PROBLEMS Lost Tie Wire or Elastic Tie HEADGEAR OR APPLIANCE DOES NOT FIT SORENESS FROM BRACES MOUTH SORES Wire out of tube ROCILE archwire Poking Tie Wire Loose Band TROUBLESHOOTING BREAKAGES SOLUTIONS If the bracket or band is still attached to wire leave it in place If uncomfortable cover with wax If it comes out completely bring it with you to the next appointment Call for an appointment DO NOT CONNECT HEADGEAR OR FI ASTICS TO A I OOSF BAND Please call to ask if an appointment is necessary Notify the assistant at your next CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Rinse the mouth with warm salt water If necessary take the pain reliever that you would use for a headache or similar Prompt relieve may be achieved by applying a small amount of topical anesthetic such as Orabase or Ora Gel directly to the ulcerated surface using a cotton bud Try to place wire back into tube with tweezers Place wax if uncomfortable Call for an appointment Try to slide wire back around to the other side If unsuccessful place wax on wire and call for an appointment Bend wire back with a spoon or pencil eraser If unsuccessful cover with wax and call for an appointment EXTENSIVE REPAIRS MAY REQUIRE AN APPOINTMENT DURING MORNING HOURS PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR BRACES Hunter Valley ORTHODONTICS For a Healthy Everlasting Smile Specialising in Fixed Retention www huniervalleyorthodontics com au2. 1800 021 064
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