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I have a wire behind my teeth, i used to have braces but it's loose and keeps ripping my tongue. what should i do? i can't go to the dentist soon.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not much: You cannot personally rebond that wire to your teeth. Make it a priority to visit a dentist soon.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 4/5/2020

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A member asked:

I have a wire behind my teeth, i used to have braces but it's loose and keeps ripping my tongue. what should i do? i can't go to the dentist soon.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Minich agreed

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