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. When working with
your appliances, you need to know the
names of the parts of your appliances so you are able
to identify what part is broken or out of place. After alleviating
your discomfort, it is very important that you still 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.
The following solutions may help you relieve your discomfort:
Sore sport 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 or plungers into
the tubes or sleeves of the upper part and close normally. Should
your appliance break, please call the office to schedule
a repair appointment.
Please call your general dentist or Dr. Sellers immediately
if you have an accident involving your teeth.
Dr. Keith T. Sellers, Orthodontist
6406 Carmel Road, #309
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-542-9995
