Is it ok if I can wait until the next check up day my dentist scheduled me & tell them that a bracket came off? (photo)

Question

I was sleeping in the middle of the night, and i felt something wierd in my mouth. It was a bracket from my braces. The bracket came off and the wire was hanging out, but its not bothering me. So, it ok if can just wait for my next check up day and then tell my dentist that a bracket came off, or do i have to schedule an appointment immediately?

Marta Baird, DDS · Answer

It would be best to call your orthodontist and let them know what has happened because:1) Without a bracket on the tooth, that tooth is not moving! It may slow down your treatment2) Although the wire is not bothering you now, it may bother you over the weekend and it may not be possible to be seen right away3) Your regular adjustment visit is usually scheduled for a short appointment in order to adjust the wires. Replacing a broken bracket takes more time. It would be courteous to let them know so that they can plan enough time in the schedule to repair a broken bracket for you.

Tracy Li Cheung, DDS, MS · Answer

Most likely it is OK, however, your Orthodontist knows your treatment plan best, so I would recommend that you call to let the office know what happened. If they need to see you sooner, they will let you know.

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Is it ok if I can wait until the next check up day my dentist scheduled me & tell them that a bracket came off? (photo)

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