REPAIRS & DISCOMFORT

We reserve time each day for patients who need repairs and discomfort adjustment. To keep your waiting to a minimum, call early in the day for an appointment. Should you have an orthodontic emergency after hours or on weekends, please call the office answering machine, 614-882-1185 for the pager number of the person on call.

DISCOMFORT & r e p a i r


You may be able to solve many braces problems temporarily by yourself until you can schedule a repair appointment with our office.
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LOOSE BAND OR BRACKET:

If band or bracket is still attached to wire, leave it in place. If uncomfortable, place wax on it. If it comes out completely, wrap the brace or bracket in tissue. LOOSE WIRE: Try to place wire back in place with tweezers. If that is not possible, clip wire with fingernail clippers behind last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If there is any discomfort, place wax on it.

POKING WIRE:

Try to push sticking wire down with a spoon or eraser. If not possible, place wax on it.

LOST TIEWIRE OR ELASTIC TIE:

Notify us at your next appointment. SORENESS: Use warm salt water rinses and/or Tylenol® or Ibuprofen.

LOOSE APPLIANCE:

If appliance is sticking or poking, place wax on it.

OFFICE NUMBER:

(614) 882-1185

EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS NUMBER:

(614) 403-4963

Dr. David Ray is an orthodontist specializing in giving you a gorgeous smile. At his office, Ray's World Orthodontics located in Westerville, Ohio, Dr. Ray will treat the whole family while striving to set the standards in orthodontics by continually updating materials, methods and service for the most extensive and current care possible.

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