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Orthodontic Emergencies
Discomfort
It’s normal for a patient to have discomfort for a
day or two after braces, appliances, or retainers
are adjusted. Please, reassure your child that the
discomfort is both normal and temporary.
Sometimes this discomfort can make eating
uncomfortable. Providing soft foods will help
your child eat. To ease discomfort, rinse with
warm salt water and take some acetaminophen or
ibuprofen.
Mouth Sores
Some patients are more susceptible to mouth
sores. While sores are not caused by braces, they
may be precipitated or exacerbated by an irritation
from braces. One or several ulcers may appear on
the cheeks, lips or tongue. This is not an
emergency but may be very uncomfortable for the
patient. Prompt relief may be achieved by
applying a small amount of topical anesthetic
(such as Orabase or Ora-Gel) directly to the
ulcerated surface using a cotton swab. Covering
the braces near the mouth sore with wax will also
provide temporary relief. Rinsing with warm salt
water will help the mouth sores heal faster.
Poking Wire
Occasionally the end of a wire will work itself out
of place and irritate the patient’s mouth. Use a
cotton swab or pencil eraser to push the wire so
that it is flat against the tooth. If the wire cannot
be moved into a comfortable position,
cover it with wax or cut it with nail clippers or
scissors that have been cleaned with alcohol. If
you cannot resolve the wire irritation, call our
office for an appointment.
Broken Brackets or Bands
If the braces have come loose in any way, the
parents need to be notified, so they can call the
orthodontist to schedule an appointment. Even if
you already have an appointment scheduled,
please call so we can have enough time reserved
to take care of you.
Brackets are the parts of braces attached to teeth
with a special adhesive. They are generally
positioned in the center of each tooth. The bracket
can be knocked off if the patient is eating sticky,
chewy, gooey, hard, or crunchy foods or if they
pick at their braces. If the bracket is off center,
then the bracket may be off.
Bands
These
eating
foods.
off.
are the silver rings around the back teeth.
generally come loose when the patient is
sticky, chewy, gooey, hard, or crunchy
If the band ever wiggles, then the band is
KING & MCCUNE ORTHODONTICS
WINTER 2016
Emily’s off to Dental School!
Our very own clinical assistant, Emily Williams,
will be heading off to dental school in August. After
being accepted into many dental schools, she is
excited about attending Augusta University (which
most people know as Medical College of Georgia).
Emily is a former patient of Dr. King’s, which
makes her the seventh King and McCune
Orthodontic patient to go to dental school. We are
so proud of her!
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Winners
Congratulations to the Shannon family for winning the
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign! Brent and Brianna
were very excited to win movie passes for their family.
A big thank you to everyone who came to ring the bell!
We raised over $1400. Make sure to sign up next year.
What will it be?
The office contest for March and April will be trying to
guess about Dr. McCune’s baby. Whoever guesses the
correct gender, closest weight, and closest height, will
receive a $25 Willy’s Gift card! Make sure to make
your guess when you are in the office in March or
April.
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KING & MCCUNE ORTHODONTICS
WINTER 2016
New Year and Lots of Changes
New Referral Program
Starting in January 2016, King & McCune Orthodontics has a new referral program. If a
patient in treatment refers a new patient that starts treatment, then you will receive $50 off
your treatment! If a graduated patient (patients that have finished their orthodontic treatment)
refers a new patient that starts treatment, then you will receive three movie passes!
Please note the new patient must give your name as their referral at their initial visit.
New Office Logo
KING &
McCUNE
ORTHODONTICS
Around the office, you will start to notice
our new logo. Check out the new business
cards and school excuses! Don’t worry the
signature smiling face is still part of this fun
new design.
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KING & MCCUNE ORTHODONTICS
WINTER 2016
Kids Korner
Across
1. Who developed the
nickel titanium in
braces?
4. How many minutes
should you brush your
teeth?
6. Which type of doctor
cleans your teeth?
9. What it the Georgia
state flower?
10. What city is our
office located in?
12. Dr. McCune is
pregnant with her ____
child?
13. Where did Dr.
King and Dr. McCune
go to high school?
16. What year were the
first braces designed?
17. The number of
years Melissa has
working in this office?
Down
2. How many muscles does it take to smile?
8. What type of doctor puts on braces?
3. Dr. King is Dr. McCune’s what?
11. Dr. McCune’s first name?
4. How many teeth are in an adult’s mouth?
14. How many baby teeth do you have?
5. What city was the first capitol of Georgia?
15. What year did Georgia become a state?
7. How many assistants work at King & McCune Orthodontics?
Office Information
King and McCune Orthodontics
3401 Northside Parkway
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-1972
[email protected]
Open M-F 8-5
www.SmilingFacesBraces.com
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