and they also used wires instead of rubberbands on my four-6 front teeth.
2007-11-16 17:52:04 · 5 answers · asked by rena_90745 1 in Health ➔ Dental
by rubberbands, it's like they put it on. i know it's to align and stuff.
2007-11-16 17:52:48 · update #1
actually it's like the things that fix overbites and such.
2007-11-16 17:53:32 · update #2
Yes.
Rubber bands or elastics contribute a lot to straighter teeth. They are marvels of physics. Attached to your braces, elastics exert the force that creates the right amount of pressure to move teeth in directions that the braces alone can't. It's important to wear your elastics as prescribed and change them every day so the force is constant which the teeth like. A lack of consistency in wearing rubber bands can bring treatment to a standstill and who wants to do that to themselves. Teeth never fail to move when elastics are worn consistently as directed. As for bouncing an elastic off someone across the room, it will happen (don't worry, your aim will improve).
2007-11-16 17:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah they are good they help with overbite etc as you stated
My friend said that you can learn how to flick peas with the bands, i have never had braces but it seems like a funny thing to do with the bands
2007-11-17 01:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by purpledivaqueen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has the bands when they get braces. This is because the shift in your teeth does also change the way your bite is aligned. It is completely normal, plus they are tons of fun to shoot at the teacher if you are in school.
2007-11-17 01:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by tigerarmygirl21 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup, they're good. They're to help with your overbite. If you don't wear them, it takes waaayyy longer for your braces to come off.
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2007-11-17 01:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by CIWWAF ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it's fine. Everybody's mouth is different.
2007-11-17 01:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋