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Dr. Keith T. Sellers,
Orthodontist
6406 Carmel Road, #309
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-542-9995 phone
704-542-9489 fax
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We feel it is very important for you to get in touch with someone in case of an emergency when the office is closed. Please call our office, and you will be instructed on how to reach Dr. Sellers or a staff member.
You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you schedule an appointment with our office. After alleviating your discomfort, it is very important that you call our office as soon as possible to schedule a time to repair the problem. Allowing your appliance to remain damaged for an extended period of time may result in disruptions in your treatment plan. Please call the office before you come in! If you stop by without calling the office first, we may not be able to correct your problem.
The following solutions may help you relieve your discomfort: |
Actual Sellers' Smiles |
| Sore spot on cheek: |
| When you first get braces or an appliance, you may have sore spots develop. You can put wax on the bracket or wire that is rubbing your check until it heals. Your mouth will toughen up after a short while. |
| Soreness: |
| Try a pain reliever that you would use for a headache or similar discomfort. Soreness can be expected for three to five days after an adjustment. |
| Loose bracket: |
| Please call us if you have a loose bracket so we can determine if you need to come right in. |
| Poking wire: |
| If your wire is poking, you may cover it with wax or clip it with a nail clipper. Please call the office to schedule an appointment to have this repaired. |
| Herbst appliance: |
| Should your appliance come apart when opening your mouth too wide, slip the rods back into the pistons. Should your appliance break, please call the office to schedule a repair appointment. |
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| Please call your general dentist or Dr. Sellers immediately if you have an accident involving your teeth. |
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