{"id":19,"date":"2018-11-23T21:44:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T21:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2018-11-23T21:44:25","modified_gmt":"2018-11-23T21:44:25","slug":"emergency-orthodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/23\/emergency-orthodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Emergency Orthodontist Says This is an Orthodontic Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\"womanTraditional braces<\/a> consist primarily of brackets, bands, spacers and wires, and they all play integral roles in properly aligning your teeth. But what happens when one of those components is broken? Depending on the situation, you may have an orthodontic emergency, and as you read on, your emergency orthodontist explains how you should respond so your appliances can be restored to a working condition.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What to Do for a Loose Spacer<\/h2>\r\nSpacers are rubber rings that are placed between your teeth and will usually be left there for a few days. Their function is to allow access to the area between your teeth so orthodontic bands can be added.\r\n\r\nHowever, they can sometimes slip out of position. If this happens, you should immediately reach out to your orthodontist to schedule a visit to have the problem corrected.\r\n\r\nTypically, this is considered a dental emergency because the spacers are vital to the function of your braces and the maintenance of your results. Furthermore, there are no suitable ways to temporarily fix the problem; the only remedy is to seek the help of your orthodontist.\r\n

How to Handle a Protruding or Broken Wire<\/h2>\r\nOne of the more common issues that can occur with braces is a broken or protruding wire. It can be caused by the following:\r\n