WAYS TO PREVENT ORTHODONTIC EMERGENCIES

1. Stay away from hard, sticky foods.
2. Don't chew fingernails.
3. No chewing ice.
4. No chewing on pencils or pens.
5. No chewing gum.
6. Use wax.
   1. Roll into small tiny ball.
   2. Press against area that is bothering you or poking you to make smooth.
7. Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen (or whatever you give your child for a headache).
8. Use saltwater rinses.
9. Brush and floss regularly. 
10. If participating in any sports, wear a mouthguard provided by us. 

ORTHODONTIC EMERGENCIES

When should you call our office during business hours:

1. Loose bands.
2. Loose brackets.
3. Herbst screws or arms coming loose.
4. Herbst crowns coming loose.
5. Lost or broken retainers.
6. If you lose or run out of elastics (rubber bands), we will mail you some or arrange a time that you may come by our office and pick some up.

After hour "EMERGENCY" line may be used if patient is in extreme pain and cannot make it until the next business day.

Emergency Hours:    Monday to Friday 5:00pm to 9:30pm    Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 9:00pm

To reach our emergency line, please call our office at 816-373-2227 and press 2 for Independence or 913-782-1663 and press 2 for Olathe.