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Bottom of my braces bracket broke? what should i do?

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Reach out: Call your orthodontic specialist immediately! don't wait. Telephone, text, email, voicemail, smoke signals, whatever it takes. Broken braces mean a broken system...Your teeth are no longer under control.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 12/5/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See an orthodontist: If you notice a loose/broken wire or bracket, contact your orthodontist to schedule a repair appointment ASAP. Good luck.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2014

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