{"id":1405,"date":"2014-12-03T18:55:42","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T18:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/?p=1405"},"modified":"2014-12-03T18:55:42","modified_gmt":"2014-12-03T18:55:42","slug":"need-to-know-info-regarding-your-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/03\/need-to-know-info-regarding-your-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Need to Know Info Regarding Your Orthodontic Appliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As your orthodontist in Jacksonville, FL we truly enjoy improving the function and aesthetics of your smile through orthodontic treatment. Throughout your treatment process, you might have a few concerns regarding your orthodontic appliance.<\/p>\n<p>While we make every effort to ensure your orthodontic treatment process is as seamless and as comfortable as possible, there are times that you might require a little guidance from your <a href=\"\/\">orthodontist in Jacksonville, FL<\/a>. Here is some <a href=\"\/patient-info\/emergency-info\/\">emergency info<\/a> regarding the scenarios\u00a0you might find yourself facing throughout your treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soreness or discomfort. You might experience soreness or discomfort after getting your braces on and following routine adjustments. Over-the-counter pain relievers, warm washcloths, and wax will help relieve your discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Loose or broken bracket. If you experience a loose or broken bracket, please contact our office as soon as possible. If the bracket is loose and remains attached to the wire, leave it in place until your visit and place wax in order to ease your discomfort. If the bracket comes completely off, slide it off and make sure to bring it with you to your next appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Loose, poking, or broken wire. Wires can poke into your cheek and cause discomfort. You might be able to redirect the wire yourself by using your toothbrush or other device. If you\u2019re unable to bend the wire yourself, please contact our office for an appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Should you have any questions about your appliance throughout your treatment process, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our office. We look forward to seeing your smile at your next appointment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your orthodontist in Jacksonville, FL we truly enjoy improving the function and aesthetics of your smile through orthodontic treatment. Throughout your treatment process, you might have a few concerns regarding your orthodontic appliance. 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