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What to Do When Something Goes Wrong
True orthodontic emergencies are rare — but when they do occur, Cranston Orthodontics is here for you. If you are experiencing severe pain or have an appliance problem you cannot manage on your own, call our office at (401) 464-4999 and we will schedule an appointment to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
The most important thing to know: many common orthodontic issues can be managed temporarily at home until you can come in. This page will walk you through exactly what to do for the most frequent situations patients encounter — so you can stay calm, reduce discomfort, and keep your treatment on track.
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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.
Managing Pain During an Orthodontic Emergency — A Better Way
Discomfort during an orthodontic emergency doesn't have to mean reaching for medication and waiting it out. At Cranston Orthodontics, Dr. Cosmo offers something most orthodontic practices simply don't — the ability to address pain directly, precisely, and without drugs.
The Synapse™ Dental Pain Eraser, invented by Dr. Cosmo himself, is the world's first patented dental electronic anesthesia device. When you come in for an emergency visit, Dr. Cosmo can use the Dental Pain Eraser to deliver immediate, localized relief at the exact site of discomfort — with no needles, no injections, and no pharmacologic agents of any kind.
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What This Means for Emergency Patients
Whether you're coming in for a poking wire, a broken bracket, or significant soreness that hasn't resolved, the Dental Pain Eraser means your emergency visit doesn't have to involve additional discomfort on top of the issue that brought you in. Relief is applied directly where it's needed, immediately, and without the numbness or recovery time associated with traditional local anesthetics.
This is one of the many ways that care at Cranston Orthodontics goes further than the standard of practice — and one of the most meaningful benefits for patients who are already uncomfortable when they walk through the door.