Now that you know how rubber bands for braces work you may be wondering when do you get bands for braces.
When you get rubber bands for braces what does that mean.
I ve had my braces for 2 years and still no rubber bands does this mean im not getting them.
The only time rubber bands are taken out of the mouth is when the patient eats or brushes their teeth.
Here are some tips for adjusting to wearing rubber bands on your braces.
Well it depends on the patient.
In the beginning stand in front of a mirror to do it.
Change them out daily these are rubber bands so they do tend to lose their tension and elasticity over time.
Eventually you will be a pro and can do it in your sleep.
Sometimes they do recommend waiting before applying the rubber bands.
Lost a rubber band.
When a patient is asked to wear rubber bands it is usually for 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
In most cases you will get the rubber bands the same day you get the braces.
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.
We provide extras don t worry about it if you lose a band or two.
Some patients will have to wear them for a full year or longer.
Fodero will give you plenty of rubber bands for your braces.
Once the correction.
Does everyone have to get them.
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.
Though of course we don t recommend that.
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.