This is not an “emergency” in the true sense of the word. However, if you are having pain or problems from your broken brace, please contact the practice as soon as possible so we can arrange a convenient time to fix it. Broken brackets will feel loose and move along the wire on the brace. If you break your brace then your treatment could take longer to complete, and although we understand that accidents occasionally happen, continual breakages may mean we have to stop treatment. An NHS charge will apply for removable braces that are lost or broken beyond repair.