What would you call an orthodontic emergency?

Posted by amatthew006 on January 4th, 2022

We had a tough time during the Covid-19, but we are glad to tell you most of the orthodontic offices have opened up. Starting with the initial virtual sessions to completely in-person appointments, we are glad to offer you everything that you need from our orthodontist in Pensacola . Yes, we are open, but we still avoid going in public unless otherwise it is necessary. 

Whether you have braces or clear aligners in your mouth, you can face an orthodontic emergency at any point in time. Most of the time people do not know what an orthodontic emergency is, and so, we have created a guide that will help you. Check out the following information, which will tell you whether the trouble you are facing is an emergency or not. 

Non-emergency 

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you can likely treat these problems at home or you can talk to your orthodontic expert on the phone. 

· Wires from the braces digging in. 

· Braces are causing discomfort

· You can see a broken tube or bracket, which you are not at the risk of swallowing and is not painful or damaging your mouth. 

· Lost springs or modules from the fixed braces

· Loose appliances such as RMEs, quadhelixes, which cannot be fixed at home. 

Orthodontic emergency

In case you are struggling with the following problems, you surely have an orthodontic emergency and you must call your Pensacola orthodontist for an appointment. 

· Swelling of gum, face or cheek and it is spreading on the entire face. If you see that the swelling is further spreading to the neck, up to your eyes or along the floor of your mouth, you must book your appointment and let your orthodontist check it. 

· Talk to your Pensacola orthodontist if you have excruciating pain in your mouth, which is affecting your ability to sleep or concentrate. 

· Broken or damaged retainers, which are painful to wear, or you are just not able to wear it. 

· You are already working with your problems at home, but somehow you are not able to manage it. 

· You are experiencing facial trauma, like a blow to the mouth, and it is causing pain or problems. 

· A loose part of your brace, which could be at the risk of swallowing.

· You are facing problems following post-orthognathic surgery. 

· A broken part of your brace, which is causing pain and damage to your mouth, and you already are dealing with it based on self-advice. The steps taken were unsuccessful.

· There is pain or problems with mini screws or mini implants

· Ill-fitting aligners and you do not feel comfortable with them. 


Matthew Anderson is the author of this article. For more info, about Orthodontic FAQs please visit the website : gulfcoastbraces.com

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