Broken bracket - need to visit dentist immediately?

[Zcooke]

I'm sure this has been asked a million times before but couldn't find an answer.
I have Damon Clear braces and the lower back bracket has broken off. I have kept it in the hope my dentist can reattach it.
My next appointment is in 2 and a half weeks. Can I wait until then or do I need to make an appointment asap?
I do not want this to slow down the process as I have only had my braces on for a month.
Thanks!

[oldfart]

Just call and ask your ortho/dentist.

[Zcooke]

Ortho said when I got them on first that broken brackets are common at the beginning and usually it is ok to leave it until your next appointment.
I was wondering did anyone here have experience or advise with broken brackets.

[oimysizex]

I don't have any advice with the brackets as SUCH but, my wire is loose on one side and my ligs keep snapping off ( 4 in total) I've just left it until my appointment (tomorrow) and i havent seen any bad effects or any shifting. I dont advise leaving it though, you should ring your ortho just to double check to see if its OK to leave it till your next app.

good luck

[Roboto]

I had a bracket pop off when I was about 2 weeks away from my next appointment. I called and they moved the appointment up a week and told me I should be ok for a few days. As long as it's not bothering you you'll probably be fine. I think you should call anyway to double check. They usually want to know when things like that happen.

[Leebie3]

My ortho has told me that I'm to call straight away and get it back on because it can delay treatment especially if your appt is weeks away.. A few days is ok though he said.

[TMJJill]

I have had brackets come off twice. Both times I called the orthodontist and they had me come in for an in-between visit. They replaced the bracket the first time. The second time was a couple months ago and they decided to just leave it off.

You're lucky you have the bracket though. I swallowed mine both times before realizing they were missing.

[Zcooke]

Thanks guys!
I'll give my ortho a ring today.