If the Main Wire Has Come Out

If the main wire has come out of the tube or pipe on the back molar tooth, you may attempt to reinsert the wire with a pair of needle nosed pliers or tweezers. If you are having a difficult time and the wire is not sticking you, place a piece of wax over the area. If the wire is sticking you and wax does not help, the wire can be cut with a small wire cutter or toenail clipper close to the back of the last brace. Cutting the wire should only be done as a last resort if professional help is unavailable.

Michael Minnich, DDS, MS, is an orthodontist providing dental procedures such as braces and Invisalign treatment in California. Michael Minnich, DDS, MS, is a licensed orthodontist in the State of California.