Archive for March, 2016

Orthodontic patients frequently assume that every canker sore or swelling in their mouth has to be related to their braces. How can you really tell between a true orthodontic emergency and just a regular sore in your mouth? When should you go see your orthodontist? When should you see your general dentist? When should you see your physician?

Emergencies that are common during orthodontic treatment include trauma from outside the mouth (getting hit in the ...