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Braces wire bent where tube and gap are while eating piece of fruit. ortho office closed until monday. advice on what to do? it hurts
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Pain: Take 1 ibuprofen 4x/day, rinse w 1 tsp salt in 8pz warm water. Call Treating Dentist or (hopefully) Orthodontic Specialist for appt 1st thing Monday Morning. If you have any long unsupported spans eat soft diet, cut food up into small pieces.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Orthodontic wax: Place a piece of orthodontic wax over the bracket and exposed end of the wire to prevent it from cutting into your cheek. If you don't have orthodontic wax then sugarless gum will do. Eat softer foods to help prevent dislodging the wax. See you orthodontist as soon as you can get an appointment.
Answered 5/28/2017
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