What should i do about bent wires on my braces? i bent the wire between my two bottom front teeth and it hurts a bit. do i need to get in an see my orthodontist right away?

The : The sooner the better. The wire guides the way the teeth move, and that was set up by the orthodontist at your last visit. If the wire is bent, it may put forces on the teeth that will move your teeth the wrong way, causing them to become crooked again and making your treatment last longer. Call for an appointment right away.

Your : Your teeth will go wherever the wire directs them. If your wire got bent by anything other than your orthodontist the chances are your teeth are heading in the wrong direction. Call the office and get yourself in as soon as possible.

Absolutely! : Absolutely! a bent wire can cause your teeth to move in directions that are undesirable. In other words, it can cause your bottom teeth to become more crooked! you must contact your orthodontist immediately.

Yes: Your teeth will be moving in a direction not planned until the kink is removed.

Responsibility: Please call your orthodontist immediately. The sooner you get this problem fixed the sooner you will be back on the right track. See if you can figure out what bent the wire and ask your orthodontist to help you avoid repetition. We all want you to got your braces off as soon as possible.