Problems
What to do if ...
A Long Wire is Poking You
If a wire(s) is too long and poking your cheek or gum:
- If your wire is poking on one side only, try to slide the wire back around toward the other side.
- If your wire has popped out of the tube, try to place the wire back into the tube with tweezers.
- Put orthodontic wax on the end of the wire that is bothering you.
- Using a pair of regular nail clippers, cut the wire as close to the bracket as you possibly can and use orthodontic wax to cover what was missed.
- Try using a spoon or the eraser end of a pencil to gently push the poking wire away from the tissue.
- Call the office at (204) 947-1825 to make an appointment to have the wire snipped.
- Call your dentist if these suggestions don't give you relief.





