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o-ring half popped off
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:48 pm
by dena
can anyone speak to this lil problem? try to picture this...one of the o-rings on a bottom bracket has partially popped off. So instead of being hooked at four corners, it is now only hooked on three. I *tried* to pop it back on with a dental pick but couldn't do it easily. and I have to say the tension is really intense! (I don't think I fully realized how tight these braces were and how much pressure there is on the teeth!) I know people change their own ligs, but I'm afraid that me not knowing what I'm doing will break the o-ring. I emailed my ortho a few minutes ago. But in the meantime, if anyone has any feedback (like "no big deal" or "that is exactly the thing that will rip a tooth out of your mouth!") I'd appreciate it! Thanks!
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:20 pm
by KJM
Dena,
Dont worry!
I have a lig that wants to pop off when I floss. Can you take tweezers and grab that corner and hook it on? Thats what I usually do.
I would try to reach your ortho tomorrow and see if they can put it back on for you if your not able to.
Good Luck!
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:35 pm
by ssfw
Hi dena,
I wouldn't be too concerned. Hopefully you live/work/go to school close to your ortho's office. Just call them tomorrow for an appt. - it just takes a few seconds to reattach or replace it.
ssfw
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:09 pm
by Kittysopretty
use a saftey pin. I used to actually change my own ligs and this worked since it is so thin you can get it under the lig.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:04 pm
by aims
Hmm..I have one that was like that before I even left the office!
I've just kind of been easy on it and left it alont though until I can get an appointment. It's really tight and I'm in the same boat you are with tyring to get it back on there.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:26 pm
by gsx
It happened to me the first time I brushed the brackets. Press with your finger and slide it to the end of the hook, it will return to its position. Nails can help you too.
Don't worry!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:58 pm
by dena
hi all! I did manage to get it back on with a dental pick, so that was good. also, fyi, i heard back from my ortho (who said all the things you all said) and also mentioned that sometimes they just hook the rings in 3 or even 2 places only...depending on the position of the tooth, etc. so not a big deal in the long run either.
i admire those who change their own ligs...I bet it's not at all as easy as it looks!