Orthodontic Emergency in Altadena, CA
A broken bracket, a loose wire or a damaged retainer is rarely dangerous, but it can hurt and stall treatment. Damaged appliances are among the urgent problems the office treats.
Orthodontic Emergency close to home in Altadena
If a bracket breaks or a wire starts digging in, Altadena patients can call ahead and head straight down Lake Avenue, a 3.9-mile drive of roughly 10 minutes when traffic is light. Damaged appliances are among the urgent problems the office treats.
Orthodontic treatment is a series of visits, not a single appointment, so for Altadena patients the appeal is simple: the office sits on the same avenue that starts in their community, 3.9 miles to the south, with braces, clear aligners and retainers all handled there.
Drive south on Lake Avenue from Altadena, under the 210 and across Colorado Boulevard. Keep going a few blocks to the 300 block of South Lake; the office is in Suite B1.
310 S Lake Ave, Ste B1, PasadenaHow orthodontic emergency care works here
Most orthodontic problems are uncomfortable rather than serious: a bracket that comes loose, a wire that pokes the cheek, an aligner or retainer that cracks. They still deserve a call, because a damaged appliance can stop treatment from moving teeth the way it should. Premier Care lists damaged restorations or appliances among the emergencies it treats, prioritizes urgent cases, and offers same-day visits when availability allows.
Before you come in, a few general steps help. Keep any piece that has come off and bring it with you. If a wire is rubbing, orthodontic wax can cushion the end until you are seen; do not try to cut it yourself. A knocked-out or broken tooth, facial swelling, or bleeding that will not stop is a different matter: call right away, and for trouble breathing or serious facial trauma, go to an emergency room.
- Loose brackets and poking wires
- Cracked aligners or retainers
- Urgent cases prioritized
- Same-day care if the schedule allows
- Call first: (626) 669-3141
Everyone in the office was kind and helpful. They truly went out of their way to make me as comfortable as possible.
Orthodontic Emergency in Altadena: FAQ
Premier Care Dental Group at 310 S Lake Ave, Ste B1, Pasadena. From Altadena it is about 3.9 miles, 10 minutes in light traffic. Drive south on Lake Avenue from Altadena, under the 210 and across Colorado Boulevard. Keep going a few blocks to the 300 block of South Lake; the office is in Suite B1.
It is rarely dangerous, but call the office. Damaged appliances are among the urgent problems it treats, and a loose bracket can slow treatment.
Cover the end with orthodontic wax if you have it and call (626) 669-3141. Do not cut the wire yourself.
If swelling makes it hard to breathe, bleeding will not stop, or there is serious facial trauma, call 911 or go to an ER.
