Question 1

want to know do rubber bands on braces change your face shape?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If used to treat overbite or underbite can reshape dental and skeletal relationships.  Please see a qualified orthodontic specialist for advice as to exactly what type of treatment you need to resolve your individual problem set.  Everyone's different.

Question 2

are there different ways to fix your rubber bands on your braces?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your orthodontist will instruct you on rubber band configuration depending on desired tooth movement.

Question 3

help plz! can rubber bands on my braces close gaps?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But so can many other treatment modalities.  Rubber bands may or may not be the best answer for you.  Ask your qualified Orthodontic Specialist to discuss your treatment plan, and what's planned to address your "gaps."

Question 4

how to tell if i am supposed to take out the rubber bands on my braces before or after eating?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many patient can adapt to leave the elastic in while eating.  Make sure to rinse your mouth out and check for the correct position of the elastic since eating may displace them.  Always replace them twice a day for a fresh pulling force.

Question 5

can partial braces have the rubber bands?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ask your orthodontic specialist to explain what s/he is trying to achieve with the elastics.

Question 6

do the rubber bands for braces actually work?

Accepted Answer

YES!: Orthodontic elastics work incredibly well if worn as directed. Many adolescent patients are on again/off again wearers, and this really fouls up the quality of bite correction and greatly impacts the amount of time in treatment. Be sure to wear them exactly as specified and you shall be rewarded in time and quality of work. Best of luck!

Question 7

why do partial braces have or need the rubber bands?

Accepted Answer

Makes it work better: Rubber bands are used to help teeth move in the desired direction. These allow the teeth to move with more control.

Question 8

am i supposed to eat with my rubber bands in my braces?

Accepted Answer

Ask orthodontist: I recommend eating w rubber bands in place...Get braces off faster that way.  But check w your orthodontic specialist.  Depends on your individual needs, direction of elastic wear, etc.

Question 9

how long would you wear elastic bands with braces for!?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Treatment varies according to your personal need.  You may need elastics the whole time you're in braces, or you may not need elastics at all' or anything in between.  Your treatment requirements are unique, and only your orthodontist will know what treatment is planned for you.  Ask your orthodontist.

Question 10

can it matter where i put my elastic bands on my braces?

Accepted Answer

Rubber bands & brace: Absolutely. We use rubber bands to move teeth in a certain direction. If you put them on different teeth you will move them in the wrong direction.

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Can partial braces have the rubber bands?

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Do the rubber bands for braces actually work?

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