Emergency Dentist in Pittsburgh

EMERGENCY CARE

Generally speaking, you should contact our office if you are in excruciating pain or have an uncomfortable appliance issue that you can't fix on your own. We'll be able to arrange a meeting to fix the issue.

You might be surprised to learn that, until you can visit our office, you might be able to temporarily resolve a lot of issues on your own. If you can remove any loose parts, bring them to your next appointment with you in a plastic bag or envelope. Put soft wax over the protruding part of your braces or wires if they are pricking you. Visit our YouTube website for several films that offer helpful advice for connecting elastics and solutions to problems.

GENERAL SORENESS

Your mouth may feel generally sore after getting braces, and your teeth may be sensitive to biting pressures for three to five days. Maintain a soft diet until chewing does not bother your teeth. Rinsing your mouth with a warm salt-water mouthwash will help soothe sore gums and other uncomfortable areas. One teaspoon of salt should be dissolved in eight ounces of warm water before a thorough mouth rinse. Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or whatever you typically take for headaches or comparable pain if the tenderness is severe.

As they adapt to a new posture and get used to the surface of the braces, the lips, cheeks, and tongue may get sore for one to two weeks. Wax can be applied.