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Something on my braces broke off. don't know what it is! what do i do?

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Dr. Richard Black answered

See your doctor: Call your orthodontist's office and tell them about your problem and ask for an appointment to come in and get your problem fixed. It won't be complicated.

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

Something on my braces broke off. don't know what it is! what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Black answered

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