I have a wire that is bonded to my upper front four teeth. A few weeks ago the last tooth came "unbonded." What should I do?

April 3, 2015
Asked By:ecofriend in Buffalo, NY

I had planned to get the break fixed when I came home from my travels, but I was just brushing my teeth and now the wire is bent and dangling. I don't think I will be able to eat with it in this current state. I won't be back home for another five weeks. I am currently abroad in Italy. Would it be better to try to pull the entire wire off? or clip the wire where it dangles? Both seem like stinky options to me.

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