Orthodontic Injury Fairfield
Broken brackets, poking wires, or damaged aligners need quick attention to keep your treatment on track. Call (707) 422-3500 for same-day repair in Fairfield, CA.
Common Orthodontic Emergencies
Whether you wear traditional braces or aligners, a few problems pop up more than others. Broken or loosened brackets, wires that poke into the cheek or tongue, separator displacement, lost or cracked aligners, and band breakage can all happen unexpectedly. Most of these aren’t dangerous, but ignoring them can stretch out your treatment timeline, cause sores, or set your tooth movement back.
Don’t try to repair orthodontic appliances yourself. Call us at (707) 422-3500 for proper care.
Quick Fixes Until Your Appointment
Cover poking wires with wax
Dental wax (provided in your starter kit or available at any pharmacy) cushions sharp wire ends.
Tuck a poking wire down with a clean Q-tip
Gently push the wire flat against the bracket. Don't try to cut wires yourself.
Save loose pieces
Keep any broken brackets, bands, or wire pieces in a small container to bring to your appointment.
Rinse mouth sores with warm salt water
Wire-caused ulcers respond well to a gentle salt-water rinse 2-3 times a day.
Wear your last aligner if a new one is lost
Slipping back to the previous aligner keeps your teeth from drifting until we get you a replacement.
Call our office
Reach Fairfield Dentistry & Implants at (707) 422-3500 to schedule fast in-office repair.
What We Do for Orthodontic Repairs
After examining your appliance, our team replaces broken brackets, trims and re-secures problematic wires, repairs damaged aligners, or coordinates with your orthodontist if you’re under their care. If wires or brackets have caused sores or cuts, we treat those too. In rare cases involving deeper trauma, we evaluate for tooth fracture or knocked-out tooth issues.
After active orthodontic treatment, dental implants can fill any remaining gaps. For routine cleanings during orthodontic treatment (which is even more important than usual), our sister practice fairfielddentistry.com offers preventive family care.
Keep Your Treatment on Track
Broken brackets and poking wires delay your results. Call now for fast repair.
Orthodontic Injury FAQs
It's urgent rather than emergency. A loose or broken bracket should be repaired within a few days to keep treatment on schedule, but it's not life-threatening. If the bracket is causing significant pain, cuts, or sores, treat it as more urgent and call us right away.
Cover the sharp end with dental wax (a small ball of wax pressed over the tip). If you don't have wax, a clean cotton swab gently pressed against the wire works as a temporary solution. Don't cut wires yourself, the wire is part of your treatment system and needs professional adjustment.
Switch back to your most recent previous aligner immediately to keep your teeth from shifting. Then call our office at (707) 422-3500 to arrange a replacement. The faster you contact us, the less likely your treatment will be delayed.
Yes, but be careful. Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that could dislodge the bracket further or cause additional damage. Stick to softer foods until the bracket is repaired. Cut crunchy items into small pieces rather than biting into them directly.
Bracket replacement is often included in your treatment plan if you're a current patient with us. Out-of-network repairs typically run $50 to $150 per bracket, plus an emergency exam fee if needed. We give clear estimates upfront and accept most insurance plans.
It can, but only if repair is delayed. A broken bracket means that tooth isn't being moved during the time it's broken. Same-day or next-day repair usually keeps your treatment on schedule. Repeated breakages may add weeks or months total.
Fast Orthodontic Care for Fairfield Patients
Don't let a broken bracket or poking wire derail your progress. Our Fairfield team provides same-day orthodontic repairs to keep your treatment moving forward. Open Monday through Friday.
