If your braces are causing extreme pain or if something breaks, you should call our office. In most cases, we can address these issues over the telephone. If you require an emergency appointment, we will set aside time for you during regular office hours. A loose bracket, broken wire, lost or broken retainer are all non-urgent emergencies and can usually wait until office hours.
You will definitely want to wear a mouth guard so the braces don’t cut up the insides of your mouth and also to protect your teeth and braces. Because your teeth are still moving, we will provide you with a mouthguard that can be reshaped from time to time. Once you have completed orthodontic treatment, we recommend a custom, fitted mouthguard.
It is very common for your teeth to shift and develop gaps while treatment is underway, especially if you have a palatal expander. Your bite will change many times during your treatment. Remember that any strange gaps or bite problems will be resolved by the time your treatment is finished. If you are really concerned, please be sure to mention it at your next visit, or feel free to contact our office.