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When will my orthodontist give me elastics?
Orthodontic elastic bands usually enter the treatment process after patients have been wearing their braces for 4-6 months. Orthodontic elastic bands are a necessary part of the treatment process for some patients because they provide the connective forces needed to move your jaws and teeth into proper alignment.
When do orthodontists use rubber bands?
Wearing rubber bands improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth and/or jaws – the bite. Rubber bands align your bite and are very important for the bite-fixing phase of orthodontic treatment, which is usually the longest and most difficult part of the whole process.
Do rubber bands mean braces are almost done?
You’re Almost Done with Braces. 1. Finishing Elastics- Toward the end of the treatment, before the braces come all the way off, they use finishing elastics. Finishing elastics are little rubber bands.
Why did my orthodontist give me rubber bands?
Even if your teeth are all straight but you have an overjet/overbite or an underbite, your orthodontist will have you wear rubber bands to help address those malocclusions as well. The idea behind the rubber bands here is to move the entire set of teeth in each jaw to a better position to correct your bite.
Do elastics fix overbite?
Overall, interarch rubber bands are an important part of orthodontic treatment with metal braces. They allow your orthodontist to gradually align your bite and can reduce or eliminate problems such as overbite, underbite, open bite, and crossbite, depending on the type and size of the band.
What are orthodontic rubber bands or elastics?
Orthodontic rubber bands, also known as elastics, are small elastic bands that hook onto your braces from the top teeth down to the bottom teeth. Do note that orthodontic rubber bands are different from the small colored ties (also known as o-ties or ligatures) put on braces to hold the archwire in place. O-Ties or Orthodontic Ligatures
How long do you need to wear braces rubber bands?
Only when your teeth are in place and you’re getting ready to transition to a retainer will they reduce the time to just nights. How long you need to wear the right braces rubber bands is up to your orthodontist. Typically, the bands are used the entire time you have braces, so this will be a several-year investment.
Do rubber bands stay in place all the time?
They stay in place all of the time and are only removed by your orthodontist when he or she adjusts your braces at your appointment. Everyone who wears braces have these rubber bands, but some may need an additional type of rubber band during treatment.
How do inter arch rubber bands work with braces?
Rubber bands work with your braces by adding an additional level of pressure that helps to move your teeth and jaws. While the bands that are placed between the brackets help to keep the wires in place, your inter arch rubber bands help to realign your jaw so that your treatment results in a better bite. How to Wear The Elastics