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Emergency Orthodontic Care In Anderson & Easley, SC

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True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but when they occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call our office when you experience severe pain or have a painful appliance problem you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem.

You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to solve many problems yourself temporarily until you can get to our office. If there is a loose piece that you can remove, put it in a plastic bag or envelope and bring it with you to your next appointment. If your braces are poking you, put soft wax on the piece that’s sticking out. If the wire has slid to one side, you can pull it back to the other side with needle-nosed pliers, replacing it in the tube on the back tooth.

After alleviating your discomfort, it is very important that you still call our office as soon as possible to schedule a time to repair the problem. Allowing your appliance to remain damaged for an extended period of time may result in disruptions to your treatment plan.

Common Orthodontic Issues

General Soreness

When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth, and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days. Stick to a soft diet until your teeth do not hurt to chew. Irritated gums and other sore spots can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt-water mouthwash. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in eight ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or whatever you normally take for headache or similar pain. Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and Naproxen Sodium (Naprosyn, Anaprox) actually slow tooth movement, so it is not advisable to use them frequently while wearing braces.

The lips, cheeks, and tongue may become irritated for one to two weeks as they learn a new posture and become accustomed to the surface of the braces. You can put wax on the braces to lessen this. We’ll show you how!

Headgear

Sometimes discomfort is caused by not wearing the headgear as instructed by your orthodontist. Please refer to the instructions provided by your orthodontist. If the facebow (metal piece) is bent, please call our office for assistance. The headgear should hurt less the more it’s worn, so be sure you get in the prescribed number of hours.

Loose Appliance

If your appliance is poking you, place wax on the offending part.

Loose Bracket

If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should leave it in place and put wax on it if needed for comfort. If the bracket or band can be removed easily, place it in an envelope and save it to bring to your next appointment.

Loose Wire

Using a pair of tweezers or needle-nosed pliers, try to put your wire back into place. It is okay to use a piece of floss to tie the wire into place: tie the floss around the bracket in place of the missing colored o-ring. If you cannot put the wire into a comfortable position, and covering the end with wax doesn’t help, as a last resort, use a small fingernail clipper to clip the wire behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If the end of the wire is still sharp place wax on it.

Poking Wire

Using a pencil eraser, push the poking wire down or place wax on it so that it is no longer poking.

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T.J. E.
I’m not from Easley so my orthodontist search was in another city but I was referred here so I gave it a shot and honestly they made me feel at home. I was unsure about the entire process but I’m thankful I chose this place for this journey that I just started
Response from the owner:Thank you, T.J., for choosing us for your orthodontic journey! We're delighted to hear you felt at home. Your trust means everything, and we look forward to creating your perfect smile together.
Tucker S.
My son and I had an amazing experience at David McInnis Orthodontics.
Dr. McInnis and his team were friendly, professional, and seriously on point. They made the whole process smooth, informative, and fun!
If you’re looking for an orthodontist who makes the entire treatment experience easy and convenient, this is the place.
Thanks to the whole team for the warm welcome and for making us feel like part of the family. This smile journey is off to a great start!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the very best review! We love your family and cannot wait to see Tanner's smile transformation!!!
Virginia E.
The staff are amazing. The ladies are so friendly! The entire staff are so accommodating and welcoming from day one!!
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DURTY O.
I got in and did my consultation and had them installed in the same day. Was absolutely pleased
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so glad that we were able to get you started with your treatment the same day that you came in for your consult! 😁 We can't wait to get to know you better and see your end result!!
Keena C.
I really like this place. They are very patient with us and not everything is in a rush. I have a toothbrush station if you come after school and you need to brush your teeth, you get some Dippin dots when you get your braces and after you get your braces and you get them taken off You get a little cup of candy and a T-shirt
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Kim A.
Extremely thorough in explaining what needed to be done. We feel like we're in terrific and capable hands! Super friendly office staff and relaxing environment.
Response from the owner:We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback on your experience. We work very hard every day to exceed our patients’ expectations!
Annette H.
We love this place!! My son went to 3 different orthodontist and he picked this one 10 min after we walked in the door and he’s 13!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so glad that you are a part of our DMO family! 😁 We enjoyed meeting you and Michael! We can't wait to get to know you both better!
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  • 411 S. Pendleton St. Easley, SC 29640

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  • 2315 N. Main St. #120 Anderson, SC 29621

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