Do you know who to call when experiencing an orthodontic emergency?
As your trusted orthodontist in San Ramon, CA, Dr. McElroy is your go-to dental professional when you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. We make every effort to see you as soon as possible if you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. Orthodontic emergencies, if left untreated, can lead to extensive damage to your dental structures as well as slow down any of your in-progress orthodontic treatment plans. It’s important that you call us as soon as you suspect you are dealing with an orthodontic dental emergency so that we can assess any damages and remedy them accordingly.
Emergency Orthodontic Care in San Ramon, CA
Many patients struggle to identify when they are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. The following are common orthodontic emergencies that we handle in our office:
- A Wire Is Poking You – With traditional braces, sometimes the metal wires can irritate the soft tissues of your smile. Placing orthodontic wax over any problematic wires can help you relieve your discomfort until you can be seen by a dental professional. Dr. McElroy will make every effort to see you as soon as possible and make adjustments to the wire so that it is no longer poking you.
- Loose Bracket or Wire – If any part of your braces becomes loose, this prevents your braces from working how they are supposed to. Do not leave this unattended to for long as it will slow down your treatment plan. Avoid touching any loose brackets or wires to prevent it from falling out. If something does fall out, simply retrieve it and bring it with you to your emergency appointment. Dr. McElroy will evaluate your loose brackets or wires and reattach them accordingly.
- Damaged Oral Appliance – If you or your child utilize any orthodontic oral appliances and they become damaged, please report this damage to us as soon as possible. This includes damaged retainers, palatal expanders, functional appliances, and sagittal appliances.
- Soreness or Facial Trauma – Soreness following an orthodontic appointment or soreness following changing your Invisalign aligner is normal. However, if the soreness progresses longer than five days, please give us a call. Additionally, if you have recently experienced facial trauma, it is a good idea to get checked out by Dr. McElroy to ensure no damage has been done to your teeth alignment.
Contact Us
If you are currently experiencing a dental emergency, please contact us and let us know. We will make every effort to see you as soon as possible to minimize any discomfort you may be experiencing. We look forward to seeing you soon.