Fixing Broken Braces
If you’re taking care of your braces, it’s rare to break them. But if your braces do happen to break and you can’t get an appointment to see us the same day, there are steps you can take to repair the braces (and alleviate the pain) for a short period of time. The following suggestions should allow you to safely fix your braces yourself in an emergency situation, but you should make an appointment immediately to get them repaired properly. Even after a few hours, a tooth that isn’t properly attached to the braces can start to move out of place.
If a piece of your braces breaks off, or if you can safely remove a portion of your braces with your fingers, you should put the broken piece(s) in a resealable bag and take it to your next appointment so we can evaluate the damage and make the necessary repairs.
