• If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out.
  


• If it cannot be removed easily, cover the sharp or protruding portion with cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum.
  


• Monday through Friday, call the Orthodontic Clinic and then go to the Orthodontic Clinic as directed. Hours and Locations.
  


• Evenings and weekends call the hospital operator to speak with the dentist on call.
  


• Montefiore ED
• www.montefiore.org/guide/emergency
  


• Montefiore Children's Hospital ED
• www.montekids.org/services/emergency
  


• If a wire is stuck in the gums, cheek or tongue, DO NOT remove it.
  


• Monday through Friday, call the Orthodontic Clinic where you receive treatment and then go to the Orthodontic Clinic as directed. Hours and Locations
  


• Evenings and weekends call the hospital operator to speak with the dentist on call and go to the hospital emergency room.
  


• Montefiore ED
• www.montefiore.org/guide/emergency
  


• Montefiore Children's Hospital ED
• www.montekids.org/services/emergency
  


• Loose or broken appliances usually do not require emergency attention. Go to the orthodontic clinic the next day. Hours and Locations

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