At Home & Emergency Care
Everything you need to stay comfortable and on track between visits
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What Can We Help With Today?
Select a concern to get quick guidance and next steps.
1. Soreness or pressure
Mild discomfort after adjustments or new aligners.
2. Loose bracket
A bracket that feels loose but is still attached.
3. Poking wire
A wire that is irritating your cheek or lip.
4. Aligner not fitting
Your aligner does not fully seat or feels off.
5. Lost or broken retainer
Your retainer is missing, cracked, or not usable.
6. General discomfort
Something feels off but you are not sure what.
General Care Instructions
Aligner Care
Keep your aligners clear and working!
- • Rinse every time you remove them
- • Clean gently with a soft brush
- • Avoid hot water
- • Store in case when not in use
Braces Care
Protect your braces, protect your progress
- • Avoid sticky and hard foods
- • Brush carefully around brackets
- • Use wax for irritation
- • Keep all scheduled visits
Emergency Care
Everything you need to stay comfortable, know what’s normal, and understand when to reach out.
Not an emergency
These are common and can usually be managed at home.
- • Mild soreness or pressure
- • Loose bracket still attached
- • Minor irritation from a wire
- • Slight aligner discomfort
Needs attention
Reach out to our office so we can guide you quickly!
- • Severe pain
- • Injury to teeth or mouth
- • Swelling or infection
- • Appliance fully broken or detached
We’ve got you!
You’re never on your own!
If something doesn’t feel right, we’re here to help you through it. No guesswork, no stress.
Whether it’s a quick question, something unexpected, or just peace of mind, our team is always available to guide you.
Most concerns are simple to manage, and when they’re not, we’ll make sure you’re taken care of quickly
Call our office now!
Real-life orthodontic situations
A few common situations and how to handle them with confidence!
Sports injury?
What if I get hit in the mouth during sports? If you experience a hit to the mouth while wearing braces or aligners, stay calm and assess the area.
What to do:
- • Check for bleeding or loose appliances
- • Rinse gently with water
- • Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
Next step:
If anything feels loose, painful, or concerning, contact our office so we can guide you.
Appliance breaks completely
What if my braces or appliance break? If something fully breaks or detaches, avoid trying to fix it yourself.
What to do:
- • Remove any loose pieces if safe
- • Keep all parts with you
- • Avoid using that area
Next step:
Call our office so we can schedule a repair and keep your treatment on track.
If a button comes off (for rubber bands)
Buttons are used to support rubber band wear, and if one comes off, the rubber bands should be paused.
What to do:
- • Stop wearing your rubber bands
- • Continue wearing your aligners
- • Avoid placing pressure on the area
Next step:
Contact our office so we can replace the button and resume your rubber band wear.
Traveling or on vacation
What if something happens while I’m away? Orthodontic issues can happen anywhere, and most can be managed temporarily until you return.
What to do:
- • Continue wearing your appliance if possible
- • Use wax or simple at-home solutions
- • Avoid anything that worsens discomfort
Next step:
Send us a photo and we’ll guide you, even if you’re out of town.
Something feels off but not urgent
What if I’m not sure what’s wrong? Not every issue is obvious, and that’s okay!
What to do:
- • Take note of what feels different
- • Check for anything loose or irritating
- • Continue wearing your appliance unless painful
Next step:
Reach out to us. We’ll help you figure out the best next step.
If an attachment comes off
Attachments are small supports that help guide tooth movement, but your aligner will continue to work even if one comes off.
What to do:
- • Continue wearing your aligners as instructed
- • Avoid picking at the area
- • Keep your aligners fully seated
Next step:
Schedule a visit at your earliest convenience so we can replace the attachment and keep your treatment progressing efficiently.
Invisalign Emergency While Traveling
Even if an attachment or button comes off while you are away, it is still not considered an emergency.
What to do:
- • Continue your aligners
- • Pause rubber bands if needed
- • Avoid anything that worsens discomfort
Next step:
Reach out to us when you return or send us a photo so we can guide you.