{"id":239,"date":"2024-09-17T18:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T18:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2024-09-17T18:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T18:31:04","slug":"broken-braces-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/broken-braces-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"I Broke My Braces \u2014 What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Braces<\/a> are designed to be durable. After all, they are meant to stay on your teeth for months at a time. However, they are not invulnerable to damage. An accident or mistake could easily lead to a broken bracket or wire. How can you deal with broken braces? This blog post provides some practical tips that will help you minimize the damage and get your treatment back on track as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Call Your Dentist or Orthodontist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember, your dentist wants your orthodontic treatment to be as smooth and stress-free as possible. You should not hesitate to get in touch with them as soon as you know that something is amiss with your braces. Describe the problem in as much detail as you can, and they will offer personalized advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity of the issue, they might schedule you for an emergency appointment within a day or two. During your appointment, they will examine both your braces and your teeth so they can provide any necessary repairs or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Care for Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should not try to repair your braces on your own. Without professional training, you will probably worsen the damage. You could even accidentally harm your teeth or other oral tissues. Instead, try to make yourself comfortable while you wait for your next orthodontic appointment. Here are some tips that might help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n