Emergencies

Before calling Dr. Thomas with an emergency, ask yourself, is this an emergency? True emergencies are rare. Spend a few moments learning more about your appliance and how to solve small problems. This might help you handle minor concerns on your own. If however, you do feel that have an emergency, please do not hesitate to call our office and/or page Dr. Thomas by dialing (858) 748-6200 or you can reach him on his cell phone: (858) 735-2285

Call our office during regular business hours if:

• An appliance breaks
  
• A piece of the appliance is lose
  
• An appliance gets lost
  
• An appliance does not fit properly
  

Call Dr. Thomas Right Away If:

• A broken appliance prevents the mouth from opening or closing.
  Pain from an appliance is still felt even after taking over-the-counter pain relievers.

Call 911 or your emergency number first, then call your Orthodontist, if:

• A serious face or mouth injury occurs.
  
• A piece of the appliance is inhaled or gets in the way of breathing. This is extremely rare.