Emergency Orthodontist Services

Don’t postpone orthodontic treatment until it's too late. Everyone has a right to have healthy teeth and flaunt a gorgeous smile. Whether you're a teen, adult, or child, we have tailored treatments such as braces, retainers and aligners that meet your bespoke needs. Drop in for a quick assessment and explore the diverse options.

Orthodontic Emergencies That We Address

Orthodontic emergencies can cause immense physical and mental anguish. They can occur anytime and they mostly involve malfunctioning/damaged appliances. These energies can hinder orthodontic treatment, cause serious health issues and even death in some cases. Our orthodontist emergency services can address the following issues:

  • Loose/Broken wires

  • Loose teeth

  • Loosened headgear

  • Jaw/toothache

  • Allergic reactions

  • Lost spacers

Services That We Provide

At Emergency Orthodontic Care, we provide customized treatment plans for everyone. Every individual is unique and so we develop treatment plans accordingly. Some of the treatments we provide are as follows:

1. Adult Orthodontics

Is orthodontic treatment only for adults? Be it teens, adults or children, everyone has a right to straighter teeth, optimal oral health and a beautiful smile. Choose from a variety of options like clear aligners, ceramic braces, and lingual braces to ensure proper dental alignment without compromising appearance.

2. Children and Teen Orthodontics

Childhood and teenage years are the perfect time for orthodontic care because young bodies are still developing. Braces and Invisalign options for teens and kids are perfect for growing teeth. At the same time, our expert orthodontic services ensure comfortable and effective treatment.

3. Invisalign

Metal braces or wires do the job but they may spoil the overall appearance. Invisalign is a popular choice for many reasons. It takes time to straighten teeth but there is no need for brackets and wires. Also, it's almost invisible and easily removable, providing great comfort.

4. Braces

For people who prefer traditional braces, we have numerous options such as metal, ceramic (resembling human teeth color) and lingual braces (placed behind the teeth). People can choose from these options to meet their specific needs.

5. Orthodontic Preventive Care

Preventive orthodontics prioritizes early detection and prevention to address alignment and bite issues before they turn into bigger problems. Our knowledgeable and experienced orthodontists can recommend preventive care like space maintainers, habit appliances, and early-phase treatments to ensure proper dental development.

6. Emergency Orthodontic Care

Broken bracelets, poking wires, or lost aligners are problems that require immediate attention. Avoiding preventive care can cause greater pain and discomfort while complicating basic functions like talking and chewing. With emergency orthodontic care, you can address these issues immediately to ensure steady progress and prevent further deterioration.

7. Smile Improvement

Everyone has the right to flaunt a stunning smile. Orthodontic treatments transcend teeth straightening. They also enhance overall smile aesthetics while addressing issues like crowding, gaps and bite issues, resulting in improved oral health and a confident smile.

Leave Orthodontic Care to the Professionals

Dental emergencies may arise unexpectedly. Some individuals may attempt to treat these emergencies by watching videos on the internet or googling the symptoms. This may have negative consequences. When individuals face dental emergencies like swollen or infected gums, ulcers, or lost aligners, it is best to visit an orthodontic expert.

 FAQs

  • If a person experiences severe jaw pain, broken or loose brackets, poking wires causing irritation/bleeding in the mouth, it's a case of orthodontic emergency. Such emergencies require immediate attention. Home remedies may not be able to address extreme discomfort, pain, and malfunctioning appliances. In such cases, it is advisable to contact an orthodontist at the earliest.

  • Take good care of your orthodontic appliances. Always follow your orthodontist’s advice. Orthodontists may suggest staying away from hard and chewy food items like walnuts, meat, chewing gum or things that cause sensitivity like ice cream. If your orthodontist advises you to wear a particular appliance, follow his advice. Don’t play with the appliances too much as it may damage them. Visit your orthodontist for regular checkups to make sure everything is alright.

  • Most emergency rooms don’t have the necessary equipment and infrastructure to handle orthodontic issues. However, if you experience severe pain, bleeding or swelling in jaws/gums caused by infection, it is recommended to visit the emergency room. However, the best option would be to visit the orthodontic care center where you can get proper treatment and care.

  • Some braces may cause irritation to the cheeks, lips and other parts of the mouth. Try applying orthodontic wax over the affected areas. If that does not help, try rinsing your mouth with warm water or using an oral gel (available over the counter) to ease the swelling and pain. If the symptoms still persist, contact your orthodontist and schedule an appointment.

  • If the clear aligners have a small crack but fits well, you can wear it till you get a replacement. Take utmost care while inserting and removing it to prevent more damage. However, if the aligner is significantly damaged with big cracks or if it doesn’t fit properly, get rid of it.

    Use your previous aligner until you schedule an appointment with the orthodontist (if it's in good condition). Talk to your orthodontist and try to get a replacement as soon as possible. Don’t try to fix the alignment using glue, tape or other substances as these substances may have toxic chemicals that could ruin your oral health.

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