Don’t Let Discomfort Deter You While you’re in orthodontic treatment, there is a good chance you’ll need to wear rubber bands if you have braces. This should be able to wear them for 23–24 hours a day, only removing them for meals that are too difficult to eat The Vital Role of Rubber Bands in Orthodontic Treatment
is a vital part of your orthodontic treatment; failing to wear your rubber bands can be detrimental to your treatment. While they can become frustrating, uncomfortable, and inconvenient, rubber bands help correct your bite so you can reduce the impact of an overbite, underbite, or crossbite. One of the main reasons patients avoid wearing their rubber bands is the pain and discomfort that can occur at the beginning of treatment. Remember, this is a
with them. Wear them precisely as we instructed. You might think that you could speed up your treatment by doubling up on rubber bands, but modifying your treatment on your own accord could have negative effects. If you start running low on rubber bands or completely run out, give us a call so you can come in and pick up more. Some people make the mistake of running up to the local craft store to get other rubber
new adjustment for your teeth and jaw, so they will need time to adapt. You may think you need to take them off occasionally to give your mouth a break and reduce discomfort, but this can have adverse effects. It could extend the length of your discomfort. With time, you’ll grow used to them, and they’ll become much more comfortable.
bands or even hair ties, but this will cause more harm than help. The ones we provide are durable, medical-grade latex and designed specifically for your unique situation. This means you shouldn’t use your friends’ rubber bands, either! Wearing rubber bands is a critical part of your orthodontic treatment. Give us a call today if you have any questions or need more rubber bands!
When it comes to how often you should wear your rubber bands, it’s best practice never to remove them unless you have to. Ideally, you
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