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Broken braces help! after hours at othro so what can i do?
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Don't panic: A few hours or even a day or two will not cause harm. If something is poking you, use some dental wax. But do see your ortho the next day they are open.
Answered 12/6/2017
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Call: Call your Orthodontist. Leave voicemail. They will return your call 1st thing AM. In the meantime careful what your eat (avoid hard/sticky/chewy foods while in braces), keep area scrupulously clean, Use some of the wax the Orthodontist gave you to prevent bracket from moving and annoying you. And of course, stay our of lightning storms and avoid metal detectors at airports.
Answered 12/6/2017
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