What to Do If Your Dental Appliance Becomes Dislodged
Feb 19, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Dong
Introduction
If your orthodontic appliance becomes dislodged, you should promptly visit the dental department of a reputable local hospital for evaluation. If continued orthodontic treatment is required, the appliance will need to be re-bonded. Typically, orthodontic treatment lasts approximately one to two years. During this period, regular follow-up visits to the hospital are essential, allowing your dentist to monitor tooth alignment progress and make necessary adjustments to the appliance.
Dental braces are orthodontic appliances used to correct tooth alignment and play a crucial role in orthodontic treatment. Generally, they do not interfere with daily life. So, what should you do if your braces become dislodged? Below, we address this question.
How to Handle Dislodged Braces
If your braces become dislodged, promptly visit the dental department of a reputable local hospital for evaluation. If continued orthodontic treatment is required, the braces will need to be re-bonded.
Braces may become dislodged due to poor oral hygiene, frequent consumption of excessively hard or sticky foods, or loosening of the appliance itself. Patients should seek timely repair to prevent unwanted tooth movement, which could compromise orthodontic outcomes. If the dislodgement results from brace fracture, replacement with higher-quality braces may be recommended. Orthodontic treatment helps improve conditions such as malaligned teeth, excessive spacing, and dental crowding—enhancing overall tooth alignment and occlusion.
Typically, braces must be worn for approximately one to two years. During this period, regular follow-up visits to the orthodontist are essential to monitor progress and adjust the braces accordingly, thereby optimizing treatment efficiency. Additionally, maintaining excellent oral hygiene is critical—especially thorough cleaning around the braces—and patients should avoid hard, sticky, spicy, irritating, or cold foods.
The above outlines how to manage dislodged braces. We hope this information proves helpful.
