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<p>Contact our office:</p>
<p><font color="#ff8c00"><b>p</b>hone:</font> 520.742.1232</p>
<p><font color="#ff8c00">fax:</font> 520.742.0925</p>
<p>1320 West Ina Road<br>
Tucson, Az<br>
85704</p>
<p>If a wire causes irritation, push the wire away from the area using the eraser end of a pencil or a Q-Tip. If the wire cannot be tucked away, cover the end of the wire with a small piece of wax, a cotton ball, or a piece of sugarless gum until you can see us for an adjustment.</p>
<p>If a bracket becomes loose, it usually remains connected to the main wire by a little colored rubber ring. Eyebrow tweezers can be used to reposition the brace if it flips around the wire and becomes a source of irritation. Call our office and inform us the problem.</p>
<p>Sore Teeth or Sore Gums: Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen if your teeth are sore after a monthly visit. Please consult your physican before taking any medication, particularly if you have any history of allergic reactions.<br>
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<p>If You Swallow Something: Remain calm if you swallow a piece of your appliance. It will usually go into the stomach and pass out of the body in a bowel movement. However, if difficulty breathing is experienced, you should seek immediate medical attention. X-rays will be taken to determine the location of the swallowed piece.<br>
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<p>In case a rubber spacer falls out, take two pieces of dental floss and insert them through the spacer. Pull on both pieces of floss to stretch the spacer, and then slide the spacer back and forth between the two teeth where it belongs. Once the bottom half of the spacer slips under the tight spot between the teeth, release and remove the floss and the spacer will fit back properly.</p>
<p>Herbst Appliances: If the rod and tube that connect the upper and lower parts of the appliance come apart, you can simply open wide and re-attach them.</p>
<p> <a href="intro.html">Introduction</a></p>
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