Orthodontic Emergencies

Orthodontic emergencies are unexpected issues that require prompt attention to prevent discomfort or delays in your treatment. While not usually serious, they can lead to complications if left unaddressed. A loose bracket or a poking wire need not make you down through the city, struggle for parking and miss valuable work or school hours. Our location at Point Grey Village- minutes away from Point Grey,  Dunbar, Wesbrook Village, UBC Campus and Kistilano, provides you the peace of mind to tackle unforeseen orthodontic emergencies. We strive to educate all our patients by providing them patient education material that helps them understand the different parts of the orthodontic appliances they use and learn how to spot and tackle an emergency, till they can reach us. 

Common Orthodontic Emergencies

  • Tooth or jaw soreness
  • Irritating ulcers or mouth sores
  • Wires poking the cheeks or gums
  • Food lodged in braces
  • Brackets, wires, or bands coming loose
  • Damaged or lost retainers
  • Missing elastics
  • Sharp or protruding wires
  • Accidentally swallowed appliance parts

For any orthodontic emergency, call us promptly—quick action can prevent setbacks in your treatment.