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I have had braces since Nov 20, 2010 and just last week one of my ligatures was missing off my top incisor ceramic bracket. I have ceramics on top and metal on the bottom. Then just today my ceramic bracket on my top front tooth popped off and is dangling and loose. Should I just take off the ligature and pull the bracket off? My ortho is closed now till Jan 4th and I don't know if I should just leave it alone or take the bracket right off so I don't lose it. I am scheduled for an adjustment on Jan 4th, but that is just under two weeks away.
