Does everyone have to get them.
When you get rubber bands for braces what does that mean.
You wear them while you sleep and you use a new pair everyday.
Once the correction.
But our patients can start using rubber bands for their braces as soon as one month into treatment or as late as 12 months into treatment.
Elastics rubber bands in this video i will be answer the question of what are elastics rubber bands and what are they used for e.
Now that you know how rubber bands for braces work you may be wondering when do you get bands for braces.
Here are some tips for adjusting to wearing rubber bands on your braces.
Though of course we don t recommend that.
Sometimes they do recommend waiting before applying the rubber bands.
We advise you put them in a safe easy place for you to get to at all times.
When a patient is asked to wear rubber bands it is usually for 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
I ve had my braces for 2 years and still no rubber bands does this mean im not getting them.
Eventually you will be a pro and can do it in your sleep.
Lost a rubber band.
The only time rubber bands are taken out of the mouth is when the patient eats or brushes their teeth.
This is a question you can call your orthodontist with and they will be able to explain the exact timeline for getting your braces rubber bands and when the treatment will end.
We provide extras don t worry about it if you lose a band or two.
Change them out daily these are rubber bands so they do tend to lose their tension and elasticity over time.
To hook the rubber bands securely use both your thumb and your pointer fingers.
In most cases you will get the rubber bands the same day you get the braces.
Well it depends on the patient.