{"id":151,"date":"2024-03-12T08:37:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T08:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplibraces.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2024-04-23T08:37:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:37:42","slug":"broke-your-braces-next-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplibraces.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/12\/broke-your-braces-next-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Broke Your Braces? Here\u2019s Your Next Move"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When people first get their braces, they\u2019re often given all kinds of instruction for how to properly take care of them. They\u2019re often told that there\u2019s a list of foods that orthodontic patients need to avoid and care tips to keep in mind or else they might snap a wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, they\u2019re rarely told what they need to do if that should ever come to pass, leaving them a little unprepared if their braces break<\/a>. If you\u2019re in that situation, here\u2019s what your next steps should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Analyze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you\u2019ll need to do when you notice that your braces have broken is to inspect the damage. If you aren\u2019t fully aware of what\u2019s happening in your mouth you risk accidentally making the situation even worse, or even hurting yourself inadvertently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Stabilize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a good sense of what the issue is, you can take measures to address the issue until you can make it to the dentist\u2019s office. How you do this will depend on the issue you\u2019re facing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n