{"id":127,"date":"2022-06-21T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentalnewington.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2022-07-21T15:39:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T15:39:47","slug":"broken-braces-newington-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentalnewington.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/21\/broken-braces-newington-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"My Braces Broke \u2014 What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental braces<\/a> are remarkably durable, but they are far from invincible. Once in a while, things can happen that damage them. For example, you might eat the wrong type of food or have an accident while playing sports. How should you handle broken braces in Newington? This blog post discusses some practical steps you can take to manage the situation with as little discomfort and stress as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Call Your Care Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The orthodontist or dentist who is providing your treatment wants your braces to be as comfortable and successful as possible. Do not hesitate to give them a call with any questions or concerns that pop up. For example, if you have a broken bracket or wire, contact your care provider\u2019s office and tell them what happened. They will provide personalized tips on your next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity of the problem, they might schedule you for an emergency orthodontic appointment within a day or two. When you see them, they will professionally carry out any necessary repairs to get your treatment back on track ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tend to Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not attempt to repair your braces on your own. You could accidentally worsen the damage. There is also the chance that you could harm your teeth or soft oral tissues. Instead, you should try to make yourself as comfortable as possible until you can see your care provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few tips to help you manage the situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n