Most problems in Orthodontics are not emergencies, so here is a quick guide to help fix those minor problems that may occur. If you are unable to fix the problems please call the office. If it’s after hours a few names will be on our answering machine. If you call someone at home, please leave a message and they will return your call.
| LOOSE BRACKET | If the brace is still attached to the wire, then leave in place and wait until your next appointment. If it irritates your lip, place wax until next appointment. Please call to let us know so we can be prepared at your next visit. |
| POKING WIRE | Place wax, pencil eraser, or sugarless gum on the wire and call office to schedule a time to have it clipped. |
| LOOSE WIRE | You can place wax on the wire or insert the wire into any tube on molar band. If you get it into the tube you are great till next appointment. If not call for appointment. |
| POKING BRACKET | Place wax. |
| LOST COLOR | Wait till next appointment for single colors. Broken color chains call for a fix it appointment. |
| MOUTH SORES | Rinse with warm salt water and place wax on brackets near sore. |
| SORE TEETH | Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen as directed. Sore teeth can come and go throughout Treatment. |
| LOOSE APPLIANCES | Call the office to have adjusted. |
| BROKEN APPLIANCES | Call office to have evaluated for a fix or replacement. |
| LOST APPLIANCES | Call office to have replacement made, a fee will apply. |
Albert Lea
1206 W. Front St.
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone: 507-373-1915
Fairmont
1235 Hwy. 15 S.
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: 507-238-4512
Rochester
2460 Hwy. 63 N.
Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-282-6447