Posted on august 29 2012 september 8 2016 author dr.
Why do we put rubber bands on braces.
Joseph thompson 1 comment during the course of orthodontic treatment a patient with braces may have to wear elastic rubber bands to help with the correction of their malocclusion.
We use rubber bands to accelerate this process.
Why do orthodontists use rubber bands with braces.
Because of the force you feel pressure on your teeth.
As a result a chemical reaction occurs inside the structure of bone.
We advise you put them in a safe easy place for you to get to at all times.
Moreover the pressure is also provided to the bone that holds the tooth.
Why do rubber bands on braces hurt so much.
This rubber band tool allows us to get into tight places in our mouth and accurately place the elastic on the correct brace.
Now that you know how rubber bands for braces work you may be wondering when do you get bands for braces.
What do the elastic rubber bands on braces do.
Lost a rubber band.
They provide the connective force necessary to move the teeth and jaw into the proper alignment.
A rubber band puts a force on the tooth.
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.
We provide extras don t worry about it if you lose a band or two.
Well it depends on the patient.
There are several parts to braces.
Fodero will give you plenty of rubber bands for your braces.
Some people are dexterous enough that they are able to put the rubber bands on with their fingers however for the rest of us we use a rubber band hook for braces.