Emergency Orthodontist Carson City NV & Bishop City CA

Emergency Care

True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but when they occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call our office when you experience severe pain or have a painful appliance problem you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem.

You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to solve many problems yourself temporarily until you can get to our office. If there is a loose piece that you can remove, put it in a plastic bag or envelope and bring it with you to your next appointment. If your braces are poking you, put soft wax on the piece that’s sticking out. If the wire has slid to one side, you can pull it back to the other side with needle-nosed pliers, replacing it in the tube on the back tooth.

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 to your treatment plan.

General Soreness

When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth, and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days. Stick to a soft diet until your teeth do not hurt to chew. Irritated gums and other sore spots can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt-water mouthwash. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in eight ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or whatever you normally take for headache or similar pain. Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and Naproxen Sodium (Naprosyn, Anaprox) actually slow the tooth movement, so it is not advisable to use them frequently while wearing braces. The lips, cheeks, and tongue may become irritated for one to two weeks as they learn a new posture and become accustomed to the surface of the braces. You can put wax on the braces to lessen this. We'll show you how!

Headgear

Sometimes discomfort is caused by not wearing the headgear as instructed by your orthodontist. Please refer to the instructions provided by your orthodontist. If the facebow (metal piece) is bent, please call our office for assistance. The headgear should hurt less the more it's worn, so be sure you get in the prescribed number of hours.

Loose Appliance

If your appliance is poking you, place wax on the offending part.

Loose Bracket

If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should leave it in place and put wax on it if needed for comfort. If the bracket or band can be removed easily, place it in an envelope and save it to bring to your next appointment.

Loose Wire

Using a pair of tweezers or needle-nosed pliers, try to put your wire back into place. It is okay to use a piece of floss to tie the wire into place: tie the floss around the bracket in place of the missing colored o-ring. If you cannot put the wire into a comfortable position, and covering the end with wax doesn't help, as a last resort use a small fingernail clipper to clip the wire behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If the end of the wire is still sharp place wax on it.

Poking Wire

Using a pencil eraser, push the poking wire down or place wax on it so that it is no longer poking.

Patients come first

I highly recommend Beglin Orthodontics! Dr. Beglin is an exceptional orthodontist who, along with his team of assistants, provides top-notch care. Maria and Mary, the orthodontic assistants, made my treatment carefree and were always there to answer all my questions. Sally and Paula, the office staff, were super friendly and helped me navigate all of the insurance options. The entire team made each visit a pleasant experience, making it feel like walking into a welcoming and friendly place. Additionally, Dr. Beglin’s prices are very competitive and exceptionally reasonable. If you’re looking for outstanding orthodontic care, Beglin Orthodontics is the place to go! Braces are not just for kids anymore. I'm 60 and I loved my new Smile!

Charles Staley

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am for Dr. BEGLIN and his team. They gave me my smile back. My experience was nothing short of amazing . I am beyond ecstatic with the outcome and truly am so blessed to have had such an amazing experience .

noelle christine

Brought my son to Beglin orthodontics for his braces. All of his care and treatment was great. Staff feel like they are family with each other, which creates a warm caring environment. My son always had positive feedback after each visit. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for braces for themselves or their kids.

Heather Mariconi

Beglin Orthodontics in Carson City NV is hands down the best. They are always there to help and guide you on your braces treatment, make appointments easy to book and maintain. Always happy and comforting environment!

Megan Pistoresi

I can’t thank Dr. Beglin and his staff and the ones that worked with me the most -Mary, Maria, Paula enough for the caring and professional treatment I received. I was an “older adult” patient. Dr. Beglin was responsive to the work I wanted done and did not try to pressure me to do more. Wait times were minimal. The office environment was serene, spotless, and the equipment was state-of -the -art, and I have to say, impressive. I am very happy with the results, and I smile and show off my teeth whenever I can! I highly recommend.

Amy Wachtel

This is an excellent place to go take care of your teeth. Dr Beglin and Staff are GREAT, very professional, courteous, and friendly, make you feel like family. I would highly recommend them.

Leticia Hernandez