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I'm on a holiday. my braces got broken, and i'm first home again for about a week. do you think i can wait to fix this?
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Enjoy the holiday: It can wait if you can eat, drink, talk, and take a selfie. Not if it hurts though, then you may want to find someone local. Zmd
Answered 11/8/2014
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You can wait: A broken orthodontic bracket or a wire may be annoying, but not an emergency and can be repaired at your next maintenance visit. Take care.
Answered 11/8/2014
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