04 Oct, 2025 2:44 PM

Get in touch with Balm Dental Care at 0713 071950, for Orthodontic Emergencies Solutions, involving damage to metallic dental braces, such as damage to the wires, brackets and bands of your braces. This may require immediate attention of dental professional within a day or two, but treatment should be prompt if you are in pain as a result of these problems.

Causes of damage to braces may include:
• Eating hard foods
• Trauma to the facial area
• Chewing inedible objects

Some of the common types of orthodontic emergencies include:

Loose Brackets
Brackets are the small metal or ceramic appliances that have been attached to the teeth using dental adhesive (resin). Where both the bracket and the archwire are moving, it is probable that the adhesive has not cured correctly. This requires prompt attention of your orthodontist.

If the bracket has fallen and rotated around the archwire, place it in its proper position and use orthodontic wax as a temporary adhesive until your orthodontist reaffixes the bracket.

Loose Bands
Bands are the metal rings which have been cemented around teeth. If left untreated for several weeks, decalcification (a white spot) or tooth decay may occur. This is because the dental bonding agents normally seal the inner portion of the band from bacteria, saliva and plaque. If bacteria and saliva enter the crevice, an acidic byproduct is produced, which erodes tooth enamel.

Immediate intervention of your orthodontist to reaffix the band to both the tooth or replace it if it has come off the tooth entirely is therefore important. If an orthodontic band has fallen out of the mouth, save the band and do not attempt to affix it yourself.

Broken or Bothersome Wires
Broken archwires are one of the most common orthodontic problems. When the archwire is broken, there is a possibility it will cause soreness or irritation to the inner cheek. Book an appointment with us for replacement of the broken wire.

If a band, bracket or piece of wire has been swallowed, please contact your orthodontist for instructions. Fortunately, these orthodontic appliances are so small they can pass through the body without incident, but it is always preferable to seek advice.

If you have any questions or concerns about damage to your braces, please contact us at Balm Dental Care as soon as possible.

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