I can't get my braces fixed

Question

One of the metal blobs fell off my tooth (one right at the back). My orthodontist is on holiday so I can't get it fixed.

I heard that if you break it you have to wear it for longer, and I really can't stand them, I hate them so much. My question is: if one of the blobs break, and you have to leave it like that for 2 or 3 weeks, how much longer do you have to wear them for?

Answer 1

Depends on how old you are, how long you have been wearing them and how much correction was needed.

Call your orthodontist's office, and ask for a recommendation to another orthodontist!

Answer 2

I THINK (note: think) that they add an extra appointment wait time to your treatment. For example, if you have them tightened every month they may add a month to it.

Answer 3

depends if your teeth are used to being in that spot,

if they are about 2-3 weeks longer

if not it could take up to 6 weeks

Answer 4

Dude, chill. I break the brackets on my brace like all the time! =)

I'm not like a dentist or anything but if you got your brace on, because your front teeth were wonky, then if a bracket at the back has broken, then it won't make that much difference.

But if you got a brace because you needed to move your back teeth around, then you might have to wear your brace for a little bit longer as one of the back brackets has fallen off.

Don't worry though because I dont think you will have to have your brace for extra months or anything, it will probably only be for a couple of weeks more. Even if you do have to wear it for a bit longer, it will totally be worth it in the end =)

Answer 5

Well first off, the "metal blobs" are called brackets.

And you should get it fixed as soon as he returns. I broke many, many brackets (I just couldn't stay away from those hard candies haha.) and some I waited till my next appointment, but I didn't have to wear them any longer.

I am pretty sure you are good. Braces do suck. Just don't worry about it too much. And don't pick at the brackets.

Answer 6

There is usually a Dr. 'on call' when yours is gone....call and find out who is on call to repair the problem..........