2006-11-29 04:23:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
well. rubber bands are the foce element or a component of orthodontic appliance used in the treatment of ur gaps .
well, regular bands are alomost similar to orthdontic elastic bands , but the sizes and the quality varies , these bands have to be used along with retainers placed on the teeth , and these elastic bands need to be adjusted according to the amount of space need to be closed which an orthodontist or a dentist alone can do it .so never try this at home as it may result in misalignment and other adverse affects
2006-11-29 05:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by nshriek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly. A rubber band works in conjunction with the retainer. The retainer acts as a lever so that the force of the rubber band is transformed into an even greater force against your teeth by the retainer.
2006-11-29 04:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and cause more problems than you had to begin with. I did that when I was a child 6th grade. I now getting my teeth straigtened with Invasiline...Don't do it go to a Dentist or Orthodontist
2006-11-29 04:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,besides it is very smelly n unhealthy.if u really want to close the gaps,consult ur dentist first.
2006-11-29 04:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it would add gaps
2006-11-29 05:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by coolpuffin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋