What if spacers fall out

Commerce St. Tupelo , MS Next Previous. Orthodontic Spacers Or Separators 24 May, Orthodontic Spacers or Separators. What are spacers or separators? Will my spacers fall out? Taking care of your separators will make the next appointment much easier: Do not play with separators with fingers, toothpicks, etc. Brush normally, but do not floss in the area where the separators are located. No gum or other sticky foods. Such items could dislodge the separator.

What If my spacer falls Out? How can I put the spacer back? If you delay the refitting, there is a chance that your molars will come back close together, deteriorating your entire process. We at Brenham Family Dental have highly-skilled dental practitioners, latest imaging technologies, and dental techniques.

Therefore, we offer the best dental services. Give us a call at to book your appointment. Address icon. Do spacers hurt? Eating with spacers If you are worried about eating with your spacers on, you can take your regular diet without much trouble; however, orthodontists recommend to take soft food and avoid the sticky items. Can your spacers slip? Your orthodontist may recommend an over the counter non-aspirin pain medication such as acetaminophen.

While the spacers will need to stay in place for a few days to a week they often will fall out on their own. Never try to remove the spacers on your own and never try to pick at them either with a toothpick or with your fingers as doing so may cause them to fall out too soon.

If the spacers do fall out prematurely, it may make your next appointment painful as there may not be adequate room for the bands between your molars to fit comfortably.

Good dental hygiene is imperative, and you should continue with your normal brushing regime while you have your spacers in place. Brushing your teeth will not cause the spacers to fall out, but you should not floss between your teeth while the spacers are in place.

You can eat your regular diet but you should avoid chewing gum and sticky foods including caramel. For most patients, a week is ample time for an adequate amount of space to become available for your molar bands to be fitted.

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