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I broke a bracket on my braces, what should i do about this?

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Telephone: Call your orthodontist immediately. A broken brace means either teeth stop moving or are moving in the wrong direction. Call your orthodontist immediately for appointment for repair. The sooner it's fixed, the sooner you'll be back on track. And stay away from hard/sticky/chewy foods.

Answered 12/12/2013

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