It’s not unusual for braces to break during treatment. After all, they get a lot of wear and tear. From eating sticky orIn order to achieve the third goal of the sustainable development goals, the Department of Dental Technology published an article by Mrs. Enas Fayeq Farag.<br /> hard foods, to knocking a bracket off on some food, to wires unthreading and more, there are many reasons why you might require an emergency orthodontist. While it’s probably not a life-threatening emergency, getting orthodontic repairs done as soon as you can will minimise the long-term risks of not doing so.<br />What kinds of situations require an emergency orthodontist?<br />When you’re in unbearable pain<br />It’s not uncommon for there to be some slight pain at various points in your orthodontic treatment. This usually arises when you have your braces fitted, tightened or changed. This is completely normal and not usually classed as an emergency. However, if your pain is severe and not controlled with over-the-counter pain medication, you may need orthodontic repairs or some investigative work by an orthodontist.<br /><br />When your orthodontic braces are broken<br />If your braces have snapped or broken, you might be left with wires poking into your cheek or hanging off. This should be assessed as soon as possible to prevent injury to the structures in your mouth, and so you know what kind of orthodontic repairs are required.<br /><br />When a part of your brace is loose<br />If your brace has broken and you have bits hanging off, it can be a choking hazard. That’s why it’s important to contact an emergency orthodontist as soon as you notice a problem. Use dental wax to try and hold the piece in place, at least until you can get to your emergency appointment and have orthodontic repairs carried out.<br /><br />When the retainer wire has partially come off and is causing a problem with eating or drinking<br />While retainer wires that are stuck on the back of teeth are often very secure, there are times when they can become lose and come away from the teeth. If you are in this situation and it is difficult to eat and drink, it’s time to call an emergency orthodontist.<br /><br />If there is soft tissue caught in your brace<br />If you have been accidentally hit in the face or had facial trauma while wearing a brace, there is the possibility that the soft tissues of your mouth may get caught in the metal. If this is the case then it is recommended to visit an orthodontist as soon as possible to enable the soft tissue to be released safely.<br />AL-Mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq