Two loose brackets??

Question

ok i have two loose brackets&and my next appt isnt till september 3rd. if i wait till my next appt will my ortho get mad when she tightens my braces? will she be annoyed if i call for an appt for my loose ones?

Answer 1

Just wait till ur appt. thats what i do and my orthos fine w/ it cuz they dont like to make appointments for stuff that can wait.

Answer 2

orthodontists generally say not to worry about seeing them for something like that unless its really bothering you.

so the question is: is it really bothering you?  

Answer 3

call the orthodontist and ask what to do. I vaguely recall being told just to wait until the appointment. I broke two brackets and snapped the wire on a cruise and waited untill the next appointment so that is probably your best bet

Answer 4

generally, if the problem is not causing pain then your ortho will tell you to wait until your appointment.  a call telling them the problem will take care of it...she won't be annoyed...she'll be glad that you are keeping up with these things.  (now, HOW the brackets got loose may be another story...)

Answer 5

I broke a bracket about two months ago, and even after appts, they STILL haven't put it back on! If the loose brackets aren't bothering you, then just wait. If they're bothering you, take a clean pair of nail clippers and clip the wire on both sides of each bracket, and take it out. My orthodontist said that this is safe to do, just as long as the remaining wire ends don't poke your cheek badly.