How long do molar bands stay on?
Your teeth will be polished, and the bands reapplied with dental cement. The bands stay in place until the treatment is complete (in around 12 to 18 months).
What happens if you double band your braces?
By consistently wearing the elastics, you may shorten the overall time needed to wear braces. DON’T – Double up on elastics as this will cause too much pressure on the tooth or teeth and can actually harm the root of the tooth.
What happens if u don’t wear your elastics?
If you don’t wear your rubber bands, the teeth won’t move, the bite won’t be corrected, and the teeth won’t align appropriately. Wearing rubber bands for a short amount of time will move the teeth, but as soon as you stop wearing them, the teeth move back to where they came from. They don’t like change!
How many hours should I wear my elastics?
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.
What to do if you forgot to wear your rubber bands?
If you forget to wear your elastics one day, don’t double up the next day, just continue to wear them as instructed. 5. If you leave your elastics off for more than an hour each day, your teeth will move very slowly, if at all.
What do I do if I run out of elastics?
If you run out of elastics or lose them, call the clinic as soon as possible. The length of time you will have to wear elastics depends on how well you wear them. Remember: It is very important to keep your teeth clean during your orthodontic treatment.
How many times a day should I change my elastics?
Please change your rubber bands 3 or 4 times per day. If your rubber bands are not changed that often, they will get weak and will not be strong enough to move your teeth.
How can I make my elastics work faster?
Keep Your Mouth Clean Brushing and flossing twice a day is one of the simplest and most effective ways to get your braces off faster. With braces and bands, it’s easier for food to get stuck in the metal; using an electric tooth brush and brushing in a circular motion will prevent plaque build-up.
Can elastics pull your teeth out?
The elastics can work their way below the gums and around the roots of the teeth, causing damage to the periodontium and even resulting in tooth loss. The cost of implants to replace these teeth would well exceed the cost of proper orthodontic care.