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Cheyenne Orthodontics
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What to do in Case of an Emergency

Call our office as soon as possible if you break or loosen any of your appliances. 


Please do not come directly to the office – by calling us, you will allow us to create a time to see you. Even if you have a regular appointment scheduled, call us immediately to notify us if you need an appliance repaired.

Emergency tips

Loose Brackets or Bands

Loose Brackets or Bands

Loose Brackets or Bands

Call our office immediately for advice if a bracket or wire is loosened. The bracket may need to be re-fitted as soon as possible. You may have a situation that requires cutting a wire, or sliding a bracket off a wire at night or over the weekend. If you need to cut a wire in case of emergency, you may use fingernail clippers that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. Please call our office the next business day so that we may schedule an appointment for you.

Wire Irritations

Loose Brackets or Bands

Loose Brackets or Bands

Sometimes discomfort caused by a wire on your braces can be resolved by moving the wire away from the irritated area with a cotton swab or eraser. If the wire will not move, try covering the end of it with a small piece of cotton or a small amount of wax. If the wire is painful, you can cut it with nail clippers or scissors that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. If you cannot resolve the wire irritation, call our office for an appointment.

Lost Separators

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment

Most patients lose a separator during their treatment. Don't worry about losing a separator, but call our office to see if it needs to be replaced.

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment

During the first week after your braces are in place and routine adjustments are complete, you will likely feel some pain, soreness, or discomfort. You may take acetaminophen or other non-aspirin pain relievers while you adjust to your new braces. A warm wash cloth or heating pad may reduce the soreness in your jaws.

Don't hesitate to contact us!

Call us at:

1401 Airport Parkway, Suite 140, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, United States

+1.307.637.8090

Cheyenne Orthodontics

1401 Airport Parkway, Suite 140, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, United States

(307) 637-8090

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