Emergencies

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In case of an after-hours emergency you can page Dr. Lunt at 937-266-9937.

If your teeth become sore after a visit…
If food becomes stuck…
If a wire causes irritation…
If the main wire has come out of the brace or tube…
If a piece of a brace breaks…
Loose Expander…
Trauma to the Mouth…

If your teeth become sore after a visit…

If your teeth become sore after a visit, we generally recommend that you take an analgesic such as acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin). This, of course, is the protocol only if there are no known allergies to these medications. Rinsing with Peroxyl or a cup of warm water and teaspoon of salt can also be soothing.

If food becomes stuck…

If food becomes stuck between your teeth, use dental floss or a proxy brush to dislodge the food.

If a wire causes irritation…

If a wire causes irritation, push the wire away from the area using the eraser end of a pencil or a cotton swab. If the wire cannot be tucked away, cover the end of the wire with a small piece of wax, a cotton ball, or a piece of sugarless gum, until you can see us for an adjustment.

If the main wire has come out of the brace or tube…

If the main wire has come out of the brace or tube on a back molar tooth, attempt to reinsert the wire with a pair of needle nosed pliers or tweezers. If the wire is not sticking you, place a piece of wax over the area. If the wire is sticking you and wax does not help, the wire can be cut with a small wire cutter or nail clipper close to the back of the last brace. This is a last resort if professional help is unavailable.

If a piece of a brace breaks…

If a brace comes loose from a tooth, it usually remains connected to the main wire and is not cause for an emergency visit. Tweezers can be used to reposition the brace if it flips around the wire and becomes a source of irritation. Call our office at your earliest convenience. It may be necessary to schedule a separate visit to repair the loose brace(s), since repairs of this nature usually take additional time.

Loose Expander…

Call the office.

Trauma to the Mouth…

Call the office.

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Lunt Orthodontics

  • Springboro Office - 72 Remick Blvd., Springboro, OH 45066 Phone: 937-886-2700
  • Dayton Office - 8769 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415 Phone: 937-890-9600

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