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Home Remedies for Orthodontic Emergencies

Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on May 18th, 2011

If you have braces in your mouth for two years, chances are pretty good that you’ll have at least one orthodontic emergency. Are there emergencies that can be handled at home? What can you do between now and your appointment with the orthodontist? An orthodontic emergency exists when something unexpected occurs with your braces that causes discomfort or unexpected tooth movement. In several earlier articles I have outlined various kinds of orthodontic emergencies including trauma, sores and swelling, loose or broken braces, and unexpected tooth movements (mostly over-correction). Your orthodontist and his staff undoubtedly gave you some instructions on how…

Emergency! Are My Teeth Supposed to Move Like This?

Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on May 10th, 2011

Most patients realize there is an emergency when a wire is poking, a bracket is loose, or there has been trauma to their mouth while wearing braces. Another kind of emergency occurs when unexpected movements of the teeth occur, even though there is nothing wrong with the braces themselves. During the first few months of treatment, there will be all kinds of tooth movement associated with your braces. As expected, most crooked teeth start to look better right away. As part of the straightening process however, some teeth that were once straight may actually look worse temporarily. Teeth that were…