I got my braces, last week. I was eating a sandwich and it just broke,5 hours after I got my braces. That was on my right side. You see my brackets are glued almost on my gum since my teeth back there are really low. So about 5 minutes ago, I noticed my bracket broke in the SAME exact place on the left side. I don't know how long it's been like that, I just felt it. Can I just put some wax over it. My next appointment isn't until April 20.
Well, firstly, I would question you eating a sandwich just a few hours after you got your braces. That's not the smartest thing to do. Secondly, that the bracket fell off at the same place implies that the orthodontist is at fault. Perhaps you should ask if it was fastened correctly? You may wait until your next appointment, but only if you wish to ruin your treatment plan. That is, unless you wish to start anew next month and thereby extending the time you're going to wear the braces by a month. Dental wax is a temporary solution. I suggest you schedule a new appointment as soon as possible.
Make an appointment with your orthodontist to reglue the bracket back on. How long did they keep the blue light on your teeth? It is crucial when drying the glue and if they do not use it for long enough the glue will not hold and your brackets will fall off. Do not wait a month, as you will prolong the time you have to wear your braces and will not be happy with how much longer you have to have them for. They are a huge pain so do your best and call your orthodontist whenever something goes wrong, even if you don't think it's worth asking about. I get my braces off on April 20th, just thought you'd like to know. I have eaten everything and anything I wanted and have never broken a bracket. I just avoid biting into apples because it's nearly impossible to dig your teeth into them.
