In case of an after hours emergency, you can reach Dr. Bridgham on his cell phone at (914) 646-3465.
- 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 bracket or tube
- If a piece of a bracket breaks
- Loose expander
- Trauma to the mouth
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.
Back to topIf food becomes stuck between your teeth, use dental floss or a proxy brush to dislodge the food.
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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 or a cotton ball until you can see us for an appointment.
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If the main wire has come out of the brace or tube on a back molar tooth, place a piece of wax over the area. If the wire is sticking you and the wax does not help, call the office for an appointment.
Back to topIf a bracket becomes loose from a tooth, it usually remains connected to the main wire and is not cause for an emergency visit. Call our office at your earliest convenience. It may be necessary to schedule a seperate visit to repair the loose bracket, since repairs of this nature usually take additional time.
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