my life. my smile. handling orthodontic emergencies in the school clinic
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My life. My smile.
Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic
Handling Orthodontic Emergencies
Most will be fairly simple for you to treat.
Tools and supplies
Tools and supplies
• Non-medicated orthodontic relief wax• Dental floss• Sterile tweezers• Small, sharp clipper• Q-tips• Salt• Interproximal brush• Toothpicks• Topical anesthetic
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Parts of Braces
Emergencies
Emergency: Food Caught Between Teeth
More of an embarrassment than an emergency
Easily resolved
Emergency: Ligature Comes Off
If a rubber ligature should come off, you may be able to put it back in place using sterile tweezers.
Emergency: Discomfort
Discomfort is normal after an adjustment.
Emergency: Mouth Sores
Not an emergency, but may be very uncomfortable for the student.
Emergency: Irritation of Lips or Cheeks
Emergency: Irritation of Lips or Cheeks
Emergency: Irritation of Lips or Cheeks
Flatten the ball – place over area of braces causing irritation.
Emergency: Protruding Wire
End of wire occasionally works itself out of place.
Emergency: Protruding Wire
Reduce the possibility of the student swallowing the clipped wire.
Emergency: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands
Emergency: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands
Bracket is off-center.
Emergency: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands
Use sterile tweezers to slide bracket into position.
My life. My smile.
Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic