Dental emergency · Valleyfield
Braces or orthodontic wire poking you in Valleyfield: what to do?
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01In brief
Braces or wire poking you: what should I do?
Rarely urgent
A poking braces wire or a loose bracket is rarely an emergency, but it can hurt your cheek. Cover the end with orthodontic wax or gently push the wire back with the eraser of a clean pencil, rinse with lukewarm salt water and call your orthodontist. If you can’t reach them and the wire is hurting you, the Go Dentiste clinic in Valleyfield can examine you and, depending on the situation, give you temporary relief: 514-533-3368.
- ClinicGo Dentiste Valleyfield
785 Monseigneur-Langlois Boulevard, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield - Phone514-533-3368
- HoursOpen 7 days a week: Mon 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri–Sun 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- OnlineBooking 24/7
- Time to treatmentSame day, subject to availability
- New patientsWelcome, no referral needed
02What to do now
Simple steps that bring relief
- Orthodontic waxDry the area, roll a small piece of wax and press it onto the end of the wire or the bracket.
- Gently push the wire backWith the eraser of a clean pencil, without forcing.
- Rinse with lukewarm salt waterTo soothe a sore on your cheek or lip.
- Call your orthodontistKeep any bracket or elastic that came off.
What to avoid
- Pulling on the wire or cutting the main archwire yourself
- Gluing a bracket back with glue
- Chewing hard or sticky foods
- Letting a sore get worse without protection
Warning signs: Go to the hospital emergency room if a piece of the appliance was swallowed or inhaled and is causing coughing, trouble breathing or pain, or if there is a facial injury.
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03Is it urgent?
Hospital, clinic or appointment: how to decide
- Hospital or 911Piece swallowed or inhaled with coughing or trouble breathing, facial injury: hospital emergency room.
- Clinic, todayWire that hurts despite the wax, a sore that is getting worse, appliance broken after a blow: call your orthodontist or the clinic.
- In the next few daysLoose bracket with no pain, lost elastic: let your orthodontist know at the next opportunity.
04At the Valleyfield clinic
What the clinic can do
If you can’t reach your orthodontist, the dentist examines the sore and the appliance and, depending on the situation, can cut or bend the end of a wire, remove a loose bracket that is hurting you or protect the area.
Your orthodontist remains responsible for the rest of your treatment; a summary of the visit can be sent to them.
Directions to the Valleyfield clinic
Opening hours
Valleyfield
| MondayMon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| TuesdayTue | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| WednesdayWed | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| ThursdayThu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| FridayFri | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| SaturdaySat | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| SundaySun | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
05Possible treatments
Services that may be offered to you in Valleyfield
The treatment depends on the exam: the dentist explains the options and their costs before starting.
06FAQ
Frequently asked questions: poking braces
Where can I get orthodontic wax?
Your orthodontist usually gives you some at the start of treatment; you can also find it at the pharmacy.
Is a loose bracket urgent?
Rarely. If it doesn’t hurt, let your orthodontist know. If it spins on the wire and hurts your cheek, call quickly.
Can I cut the wire myself?
Better not: a wire cut in the wrong place can be swallowed or move your teeth. Use wax and call a professional.
Can braces cause sores in the mouth?
Yes, rubbing can irritate the cheeks, especially at the beginning. Wax and salt-water rinses help; a sore that does not heal within two weeks should be examined.
07See also
Other dental emergencies in Valleyfield
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Content prepared by the Go Dentiste team (Dr Dominic Morel-Maynard, general dentist and owner). Last updated: October 11, 2026. General information for guidance only: only an in-clinic exam can establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to your situation. For health advice 24/7, call Info-Santé 811; in a serious emergency, call 911. Services are offered in French and English.