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Brackets coming loose?

I’ve had braces for almost a year now, and I still struggle to keep my brackets on. They always fall off during my sleep, and I always have to call my dentist to put them back in. Why do my brackets always fall on in my sleep? How can I avoid this from happening in the future? (note: I don’t grind my teeth when I sleep)

Female | 16 years old

1 Answer

There could be several reasons:

1. Your bracket may be too close to the opposing teeth. Try a building up or reposition the bracket.
2. The glue used may be contaminated before it is cured.

Dr. Winifred Dike