Breaking or loosening of orthodontic brackets is one of the common problems during orthodontic treatment, which can cause concern for patients. However, by knowing the causes of this problem and taking correct measures, further damage can be prevented and the treatment process can be continued properly... We pay the cost of prevention.... Stay with us.... Brackets can stick a special role in the teeth during treatment and with a key.... cause them to break or loosen, including: Consumption of hard or sticky foods: Foods such as nuts, ice, hard candies and dried fruits can put a lot of pressure on the brackets and cause them to break. Bad habits: Chewing on objects such as pens, pencils or nails can damage brackets. Physical impact or injury: Hitting objects or impacting the mouth, especially during exercise, can lead to loosening or breaking of brackets. Technical problems or poor quality adhesive: Use of poor quality adhesive. If your orthodontic brackets loosen or break during treatment, do the following: Keep Calm: If this happens, keep your cool first....Breaking brackets is usually not an emergency and can be managed...Check Bracket Condition: Check the bracket condition carefully....If the bracket is just loose and still attached to the wire, don't manipulate it....If it is completely detached, remove it from the clean mouth and keep it. Use of orthodontic wax: To prevent damage to the soft tissues of the mouth, you can use orthodontic wax to cover sharp or loose parts.. See an orthodontist: See your orthodontist as soon as possible and explain the situation.... He will guide you on what to do in such a situation.... Oral hygiene: until you see a doctor, rinse your mouth with salt and water and avoid eating hard and sticky foods.... **Preventive tips to avoid breaking the bracket** Observance of a series of key points prevents dental brackets from loosening or breaking, and in this part of the article, we will examine the main and most important of them: Maintaining a proper diet: Avoid eating hard, sticky, and sweet foods that damage the brackets.. Using a mouth guard in sports: In sports activities, especially contact sports, use a mouth guard to prevent damage to the brackets.. Oral hygiene: Regular brushing and flossing help maintain oral health. Avoid hard objects such as pens or nails..... **Effects of breaking orthodontic brackets** Breaking the orthodontic bracket, although it seems unimportant at first glance, but it can cause serious complications in the orthodontic treatment process... In the following, we will explain the most important complications caused by breaking the bracket. The main and most common complications of broken or loose orthodontic brackets are: - The movement of the teeth becomes slow or irregular.... - The teeth may move back.... - In many cases, **the duration of orthodontic treatment** increases.... ### **Damage to soft tissues of the mouth (lips, cheeks, gums) A broken bracket usually has sharp or angled edges that can cause: - Ulcer inside the cheek or lip.... - Irritation or inflammation of the gums.... - Causing discomfort and pain while talking or eating.... ### **Creating difficulty in eating and talking** If the bracket is loose or stuck between the teeth: - It is difficult to chew food.... - It may be difficult to speak or stutter.... - The possibility of food getting stuck in the fractured bracket increases, which causes bad breath or decay.. Fracture of the bracket may: - It prevents the teeth from being completely cleaned... - It causes food to get stuck around the brackets or wires... - It creates a suitable environment for the accumulation of bacteria and the formation of plaque, which can lead to decay or inflammation of the gums.... #### **Conclusion** Breaking or loosening of orthodontic brackets may happen during treatment, but by being aware and following the above tips, this problem can be managed well and further damage can be prevented.