- Poking wire: bend with fingernail or eraser - cover with wax or gum - last resort cut with clippers
- Sore teeth: take Aspirin, Tylenol or Advil as directed - try warm salt water rinses
- Eat soft food until discomfort subsides - normally 48 hours
- Breakage: save pieces & call - DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR
- Sometimes temporary spaces develop between teeth
- Spacer falls out: replace with floss as directed
- Sore in mouth: normally this indicates rubbing in that area - try warm salt water rinses
- Discomfort persists: call office
