Copper wire ligature?

Message

#1 Post by **leeg** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:53 pm

Hi all. Yesterday one of my ligatures on one of my lower teeth braces popped off.
As i do not have an appointment for 4 weeks i decided to replace it using a soft copper wire which i have tied around the bracket just like a lig.

I am just wondering if anyone knows any reasons why i shouldnt do this, or if it is okay?

I dont personally see why it would be a problem.
Thanks.
Lee.

#2 Post by **jcdamon3** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 4:14 pm

Well I always tell people to call their ortho. But I can think of one issue: What if it turns your lip green? Sorry couldn't resist!

#3 Post by **weird_wired** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:06 pm

You should get a quick appointment for a new lig.

Orthos expect to have to replace ligs and brackets, they pop off regularly enough.

My wire tie just broke - I actually have an appointment tomorrow by happy coincidence - but if I hadn't I would schedule one.

If it's the weekend then wait until the working week, since this isn't a mega-emergency, but do get it fixed asap.

#4 Post by **Flora2006** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:25 pm

You should call your ortho and ask. Never hurts

#5 Post by **littleshaddies** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:59 am

Copper is not a metal that you will like to have in your mouth.
Save yourself symptoms of food poisoning, I know is not big amount of metal but it is still poisoning.