A member asked:

Want to know do rubberbands around the teeth close gaps?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Caution: For a short term, your dentist may use rubber bands to close gaps between teeth, especially front teeth. It is not a common, or safe, way to move teeth except by a dental professional. Moving teeth safely requires a plan. When the tooth moves, so does the root. It also changes the way other teeth work together. So do not try this by yourself without a dentist's exam ; supervision.

Answered 5/20/2016

4.7k views

Thank

Wow: Really not safe unless closely supervised by dentist. If rubber band slips under gum can cause tooth loss. And if rubber band closes space on one side of tooth new space will open on other side. Additionally if tooth movement not stabilized it will quickly relapse. Please see a tooth movement specialist, an orthodontist, for advice.

Answered 4/5/2020

4.7k views

Thank
Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes, but...: If left too long, they will create gingivitis. Eventually, they will cause the tooth to be exfoliated ("shed") and lost due to what is called "experimental periodontitis". That's why you need a license to practice dentistry--don't self treat! see your dentist. ( fyi: we can charge more to fix your mistakes!).

Answered 11/28/2013

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What should I do about the small gaps in my teeth ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the best way to fix a gap between your teeth?

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

I have gaps between my teeth. What can I do for this?

5 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

What can I do to have the gaps between my teeth fixed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Need help. I've got a gap in my teeth, what should I do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer