Hamada Orthodontics

Orthodontics

Destrehan, LA

985-725-0509

HOME CARE

First Aid


    A few helpful hints:


If a wire causes irritation, push the wire away from the area using the eraser end of a pencil or a Q-Tip.  If the wire cannot be tucked away, cover the end of the wire with a small piece of wax, a cotton ball, or a piece of sugarless gum until you can see  Dr. Hamada for an adjustment.  If these attempts do not help, please call our office for an emergency phone number.


If the main wire has come out of the tube on your back tooth, try to reinsert the wire with a pair of needle-nosed pliers or tweezers. If the wire is not sticking you, just leave it alone until you can be seen at the office.  If the wire is sticking you and wax does not help, call our office for an emergency phone number.


Should a blue rubber spacer fall out, take two pieces of dental floss and insert them through the spacer. Pull on both pieces of floss to stretch the spacer, then slide the spacer back and forth between the two teeth where it belongs. Once the bottom half of the spacer slips under the tight spot between the teeth, release and remove the floss and the spacer will fit back properly.


If a bracket breaks off of a tooth, it usually remains connected to the main wire.  Please call us when the office reopens and we'll schedule a repair appointment for you as soon as possible.  Should the bracket come loose from the wire, please keep it in a ziploc bag and bring it with you.


If your bonded retainer suddenly feels loose or sharp, call our office during working hours so that we can repair or replace it for you before your teeth start to shift.


We recommend that you take Aleve, Advil, or Tylenol (unless allergic) if your teeth are sore after a visit.  Chewing soft sugarfree gum can also help.


Rinsing your mouth with a cup of warm water and teaspoon of salt can also be soothing.