Do braces still work with a broken wire?

If a bracket comes loose or breaks, leave it in place, covering it with wax if needed for comfort. If the bracket breaks off entirely, just remove it and leave it alone. Your braces will still work properly without it until your orthodontist can affix a new one.

What do you do if the wire on your braces breaks?

You may safely snip the offending wire, yourself, with small wire clippers or nail clippers. Mold some orthodontic wax into the shape that will cover the protruding wire and protect your mouth. It’s not a long-term solution, but this special wax can help prevent injuries and irritation to your cheek, tongue or gums.

Is it bad if a rubber band comes off your braces?

Without the ligatures in place, your braces won’t do their job properly. We will likely need to replace any lost ligatures, and you may need an adjustment as well to make sure that your treatment stays on track.

Why does my braces wire stick out from the back bracket?

Brackets are attached to each tooth using a special adhesive. The archwire curves around the teeth and connects all the brackets together. Sometimes, the archwire can become dislocated or break depending on the circumstances. For example, eating foods like hard candies or crunchy vegetables can cause the wire to snap.

Is it normal for braces wire to move?

This is very normal and to be expected. Sometimes it’s minor and doesn’t result in discomfort, but in other cases, the space closure is substantial and the wire may poke. Another common reason is improved alignment of the teeth.

How long can you go with a broken bracket?

How long can you go with a broken bracket? If you have a broken bracket and it’s not causing any discomfort, there’s not an urgent need to get it fixed. You can usually wait several days or even weeks to have it repaired without any negative effects on your treatment.

What if my bite block fell off?

If your bite blocks wear down or come off, call your orthodontist to schedule a repair. The bite blocks are in place to make your treatment faster and more effective, so it’s important to keep them in good shape so your bite can be corrected as quickly as possible.

How much does a broken bracket delay treatment?

In fact, research has shown that every broken brace that you have during treatment typically adds one whole month to treatment time.

What to do if wire comes out of your braces?

If a wire ligature comes loose, simply remove it with sterile tweezers. If the wire tie is sticking out into the lip but is not loose, it may be bent back down with a Q-tip or pencil eraser to eliminate the irritation.

What to do if a rubber band comes off a brace?

If a rubber band should come off, you may be able to put it back in place using sterile tweezers. If a wire ligature comes loose, simply remove it with sterile tweezers.

What can cause a person to break their braces?

Hard, sticky and chewy foods break and pull brackets and wires out of place, which will cause some discomfort from poking wires, loose ligatures, and loose brackets. This time, you will see some of the problems that could happen with braces – and what our patients do to make themselves comfortable.

What to do if a bracket or wire breaks?

New braces cause the most irritation to the inside of cheeks and as do braces with broken wires or brackets. A small amount of dental wax can provide relief because it provides a buffer between the metal bracket and the mouth.