Pain

• Your teeth may be sore after your brace is fitted, particularly in the  first week. If you need to, take whatever you would normally take for a headache.
• Some people may find this pain quite bad, it may keep you awake at night, but it will be better after a few days.

Sharp wire

• Try wax or chewing gum to protect your cheek from the wire until you are able to see us.
• If the wire is soft and flexible you can attempt to bend it away from your cheek.

Bracket off

• Contact the surgery on the next working day.
• If it is causing trauma to the cheek use wax or chewing gum until we can see you.

If you have a severe emergency out of normal working hours please contact the NHS emergency out of hours number 0845 603 1404.