If our office is not open, and you are not in pain, you may wait until the next business day to contact our office for repair

PSA Out Completely: If the PSA comes out of your mouth completely, please put the PSA in a plastic baggie and bring it to the office with you. Contact our office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.

PSA Loose If both sides are loose, the appliance can be gently teased out and removed from the mouth. If only one side is loose, please attempt to press the loose side back onto the tooth or teeth and temporarily reseat the expander. In both cases please call the office to schedule a follow-up appointment. Problems turning the expander: Please Click Here for detailed directions on turning the PSA (Expander). As with all kinds of braces, patients with a PSA need to be careful about what they eat. Hard, sticky, chewy and crunchy foods can loosen the cement and pull the braces from the teeth. Don't play with the appliance with your tongue or fingers. More braces are damaged by these careless habits than any thing else. David Allen, DDS, MS Wheaton Orthodontic Center 116 W. Willow Street Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: 630-668-0197 Fax: 630-668-0548 home | meet dr allen | meet the staff | meet the staff | hours/directions | first visit | office tour | contests | office policies | dental forms hippa | privacy | about damon braces | expander | mambo | herbst® TM | elastics | fixed retainers | removable retainers | essix retainers proper brushing | proper diet | 2 phase ortho | types of bites | tooth development | faq | loose brace | wire emergencies | lost hook/tie | loose psa | turning psa | retainers photo gallery | saltropine | fluoride | cold sores | contact | links ©2003 - 2008 Wheaton Orthodontic Center legal disclaimer