When should you wear your rubber bands for braces?
You should wear your elastics constantly, twenty-four hours a day including when you eat a snack, play, and sleep, unless otherwise instructed, taking them out only to brush, floss, put new elastics in, and very occasionally to eat.
How long do you have to wear rubber bands on your teeth?
It could range from a month to 6-8 months. During the time you wear your elastics, it’s important to wear them for 24 hours every day unless otherwise directed. The only times you should remove your elastics are: To brush your teeth.
Which teeth are you supposed to put rubber bands on?
Patients typically wear a rubber band on each side of their mouth. The elastics are hooked onto brackets, attached to the top canines, and then stretched to hook onto a bottom molar bracket. Like a trusty sidekick, rubber bands boost the power of braces, helping to keep the archwire in place.
What stage of braces do you get power chains?
Usually, power chains become part of your treatment after the first phase of alignment. They can be used to help align your teeth or correct your bite, but are most often used to close gaps between the teeth. You might have a gap after a tooth has been extracted.
Should I sleep with rubber bands on my braces?
For elastics to be effective they must be worn 24/7. This includes when you play and sleep; unless otherwise instructed. Take them out only to brush, floss, put new elastics in and eat. You should also wear the fresh elastics when you sleep.
Can I eat with my rubber bands on?
Your rubber bands should be worn approximately 20 hours each day, so that means you have to wear them when you’re sleeping too! 4. You DO NOT have to wear your rubber bands while eating or brushing your teeth. Other than those times, they should be in your mouth.
Can I wear my rubber bands while eating?
4. You DO NOT have to wear your rubber bands while eating or brushing your teeth. Other than those times, they should be in your mouth.