My Back Bracket Fell off What Should I Do?

Question

Today i was eating my lunch and after lunch i was flossing and i saw that i am missing my right back bracket i also wear rubberbands i wear my left side full time and my right at night. What should i do?

Lucas McGuire, DMD, MSD · Answer

It is very important to get into your orthodontic office as soon as possible to get the bracket back onto the tooth. Since there is no longer constant pressure on that tooth, it can delay treatment time depending on how long the bracket has been off. I recommend getting into the office within a day or so of the bracket coming off.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend to call your doctor and schedule an appointment to place the bracket back. Should be easy to do.

Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD · Answer

Call your orthodontist pronto! Getting the bracket replaced soon is important to be sure you do not get "off track" from your treatment schedule. When you call, ask about whether you need to stop your elastics until the bracket is replaced.

John T. Eli, DMD · Answer

Call your Orthodontist and make an appt to have it reparied as soon as possible. FYI, make sure you're not eating anything hard, sticky, or chewey, as these types of foods will tend to break brackets.

Scott Frey, DDS · Answer

I'd call your orthodontist about your broken bracket so they can get you in to bond a new one.  They'll be able to tell you if you can continue to wear your rubber bands without the bracket on.

	They should be able to squeeze you into the schedule fairly quickly for a broken bracket so your be good as new in no time.

Rob van den Berg, DDS, MS · Answer

Good job flossing after lunch! Many patients find it hard to find the time to floss with braces, perhaps you are using one of the newer orthodontic flossers.

	I figure you know to call your doctor to set up a repair appointment. If you were a patient in my office I would advise to stop wearing the rubberbands until we have had a chance to take a look. The rubberbands may contribute to unwanted movement if some brackets are missing.

	Good luck!

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