Fortunately, it’s rare that there is an emergency with the braces made possible by Dr. Wu and the team at Redwood Shores Orthodontics. Our investment in the latest techniques and most revolutionary dental appliances makes damage and repairs a thing of the past.
However, if you do find that there’s a problem, we will of course do all we can to see you as soon as possible.
If your problem begins out of hours or on the weekend, there are some things you can do yourself to remedy the issue. If you’re using braces with a wire that’s causing a problem, you can sometimes use a strong nail clipper to trim the part of the wire irritating you. If it’s not too long before you can come in and see Dr. Wu, you could use wax or a soft cotton to cover the wire. You can also bend wire out of the way if it’s causing problems with something blunt like a Q tip or the eraser end of a pencil.
Please schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience if you’ve had to take action to alleviate discomfort. Leaving your appliance without repair will affect your treatment time.
If you are experiencing severe pain please call Dr. Wu as soon as you can at 650-593-1160.
Kim removed my Brava braces and I had a really good experience with her. She was very kind, patient, and gentle throughout the whole process. One of my lower teeth was very sensitive when the brackets were being removed, but she took extra care to reduce the pain as much as possible. She carefully cleaned around the sides and worked slowly, which made the removal feel much more comfortable and seamless. I really appreciated how attentive and considerate she was the entire time. Thank you, Kim, for making what I expected to be a stressful experience much easier
Mona Singh
Dr. Wu and the entire team are fantastic! They’re friendly, professional, and truly care about their patients. Both of my kids had their teeth straightened here, and the results came in even faster than promised. The office is welcoming, appointments run on time, and they take the time to explain every step. My kids’ smiles have never looked better
Ram Bartov
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