{"id":226,"date":"2020-04-12T12:05:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T12:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=226"},"modified":"2020-05-12T12:12:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T12:12:39","slug":"how-to-handle-orthodontics-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/12\/how-to-handle-orthodontics-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodontic Issues While Sheltering in Place? Do This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pretty_woman_in_braces__1553743847_74529-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman happy she knows how to handle orthodontics at home\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pretty_woman_in_braces__1553743847_74529-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pretty_woman_in_braces__1553743847_74529-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pretty_woman_in_braces__1553743847_74529.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>To slow the spread of COVID-19, federal, state and local officials have issued orders for American citizens to shelter in place. To further prevent more infections, most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/orthodontics.html\">orthodontists<\/a> have temporarily placed visits on hold. Thus, if an issue occurs with your braces, you need to know how to handle orthodontics at home. Read on to get some helpful tips for how to respond to some common issues that can arise.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Lost O-Ring<\/h2>\n<p>The o-ring is a small rubber band or thin wire (called a ligature) that holds the arch wire in the bracket\/brace. If it becomes loose or disconnects, there are simple steps for reattachment.<\/p>\n<p>The following explains how to respond, depending on the type of o-ring you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rubber band <\/strong>\u2013 You can put it back in place using disinfected tweezers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wire ligature <\/strong>\u2013 Remove the portion that is loose with tweezers. If it\u2019s sticking out and threatening to injure your lip, use a Q-tip to gently move it away from your soft tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Protruding Arch Wire<\/h2>\n<p>The end of the arch wire can sometimes become loose and irritate the mouth. This can especially happen when eating. You can prevent a scrape or cut by applying a pea-sized amount of dental wax to the end.<\/p>\n<h2>Discomfort<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to have some discomfort when wearing braces. After all, they apply pressure to the teeth to encourage them to move. However, you shouldn\u2019t be in constant pain. To help ease any discomfort, you can rinse with a salt-water solution and take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen. If the pain becomes more acute, you should reach out to your orthodontist\u2019s office to determine whether you need to schedule an emergency visit.<\/p>\n<h2>Mouth Sores<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re prone to mouth sores, then wearing braces can possibly exacerbate the problem. Thus, ulceration may develop on your cheeks, lips or tongue. A possible remedy is to apply a small amount of topical anesthetic (such as Orabase or Ora-Gel) directly to the ulcerated surface using a cotton swab. If you\u2019re not able to get any relief, then contact your orthodontist.<\/p>\n<h2>There is Still Help Available<\/h2>\n<p>Although most orthodontists have temporarily placed care on hold, there is still help available if you have an emergency situation. So if you\u2019ve suffered a laceration that has resulted in profuse bleeding, or you\u2019re dealing with some other type of injury because of damaged braces, then you should reach out to your orthodontist. While some problems can be temporarily resolved by taking the right steps at home, it\u2019s best to illicit the expert guidance of your orthodontist so you can maintain healthy and strong teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nick Cobb earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch-Houston. As an avid learner, he continues to further his knowledge by taking hours of advanced postgraduate education. 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