Orthondontic “Emergencies
Different types of Orthodontic “Emergencies” you may experience while you have braces:
Pokey wire: As the teeth (and thus the brackets) get straighter, the wire can slide more passively within the brackets and may shift to one side or the other. Another common cause of poking wires is breaking or bending
Solution: Pull your cheek back and side the nail clippers over the wire behind the last bracket. Clip the wire off, and that should take care of the problem. Be sure to fish out the piece of wire you cut off so you don’t swallow it! Another way could also be using orthodontic wax, by placing it in the affected area.
Pokey Steel Tie: A thin metal wire that is tied over the wire around one bracket, for a secure hold, and it takes the place of an O-ring
Solution: If necessary, you can use the end of a pencil eraser or cotton swab to bend the tip of a wire back
Broken brackets: When a bracket is no longer attached to the tooth.
Solution: Ease any irritation you feel, tuck away loose wire, also place wax. Schedule an appointment to get the broken bracket fixed. Do not wait till the appointment.
