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Emergency Orthodontic Care In Riverside & Corona, CA

Home » Patient Resources » Emergency Orthodontic Care In Riverside & Corona, CA

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.

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 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 If the tenderness is severe, take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for a headache or similar pain. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Motrin, and Advil 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 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.

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Great service, started Invisalign treatment with Larson Orthodontics a few months back and I couldn’t be happier. The staff is incredibly helpful during check ups, and it’s incredibly easy... to set up future appointments with them. Dr. Hadid is also extremely nice, and explains everything regarding questions about the treatment process!read more
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I am on my 3rd month of treatment and I have received really great results, help, and support. Larson Orthodontist on Riverside is very clean and organized. They have very convenient... appointments times that is not too far apart. The timeframe to do a consultation and get braces only took two weeks.This was really great because most places take extremely long for the next available appointment. The workers are very kind, nice, and are really gentle with their work. I am glad I came to this place because they make you feel really welcomed and I trust they will take care of my teeth well.read more
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Larson always greets their clients with smiles and they are always polite.
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Excited because my braces are off and then they gave me this goodie bag 🤩 You guys are truly the best ! Thank you :)
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I love this orthodontic. They are so nice, and they do a great job on my braces.
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If I could rate it more than a five I would. This office is super nice, with the most efficient dentist I’ve ever been to, hands down! My kiddos have always been scared of going to the... dentist but the staff is just the best, friendly and super welcoming. They explained everything step by step and always make my kiddos feel comfortable and safe, they really love it here. Highly recommend!!!read more
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Very friendly environment all the staff is polite and greet customers. I did not have to wait long before I was seen. Dr. Larson is very honest and answered all of my questions and... concerns. I would recommend anyone interested in braces or Invisalign to Dr. Larson’s office.read more
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Come by one of our locations and get started today! We look forward to meeting you and your family. It’ll be our pleasure to help you achieve a confident, beautiful smile — one you’ll love for a lifetime!

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    Riverside, CA 92506
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    Corona, CA 92880
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Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
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Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
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