Emergency Info

There are very few true orthodontic emergencies and it is our goal to keep emergency visits to our office a minimum. Most problems that arise can be remedied at home. However, if you have a situation that you cannot resolve on your own, call us as soon as possible. Dr. Moroco, or one of our clinical orthodontic assistants will be available to make your comfortable. Dr. Masella is available in the event Dr. Moroco is out of the office to ensure your treatment continues without interruption.

About Dr. Masella

You are in good hands with our Emergency Orthodontist, Dr. Richard Masella! Dr. Masella, a long time veteran in the Orthodontic field, brings with him an extensive line of career credits and achievements. Dr. Masella and his wife Joanne have been residents of Boynton Beach for 35 years. After enjoying 22 years in private practice, Dr. Masella continued his love for Orthodontics as Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Dental School and Associate Professor of Orthodontics, at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. Along with these two achievements, he also held the positions of Associate Dean for Education and Student Affairs and Adjunct Professor for the Health Professions Education Doctoral Program at Nova. Other achievements, just to name a few, are his positions as Features Editor for the Florida Dental Association, Editoral Review Board for the Journal of Dental Education, and American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Simple rules to follow

Avoid hard, sticky foods:

Hard, sticky foods loosen, break, and bend wires and all orthodontic appliances. Click here to see our “Foods to Avoid List.”

Avoid bad habits:

Bad habits like nail biting, nervous picking at your wires, chewing on pens and pencils will break appliances.

Wear your mouth guard:

if you play sports, it is best to always wear a mouth guard. These are available at our office.

Wear your retainer:

The best place for your retainer is in your mouth. Click here to see our “Retainer Rules”

Simple solutions to emergencies

Wire irritation:

If a wire is irritating your mouth, cover it with wax to cushion your lip or cheek. Then call our office to schedule an appointment.

Loose Bracket or Loose appliance:

call our office to schedule an appointment.