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What are Rubber Bands for Braces and Why Are They Used?

Before we chat about rubber bands and their function, it's essential to first look at braces, how they work, and where rubber bands fit into the whole system. Braces are the most common appliance used in orthodontic treatment. They have two main parts: brackets and wires. Wires move the teeth, while brackets are attached to the teeth and hold the wires. Sometimes, the wires on some braces are held in place by tiny rubber bands, or ligatures, that come in various fun colors—though these are different from the rubber bands we're talking about here.

So, where do the rubber bands come into play? The brackets and wires work together to put pressure on teeth to move them into the correct position over time gradually. Sometimes, your child's orthodontist may prescribe rubber bands, which attach to the braces on tiny hooks on the upper and lower brackets. The configuration will either be vertical or diagonal—and sometimes, your orthodontist may give you a hook tool for easy insertion.

Benefits of Using Rubber Bands with Braces

There are two main benefits of using rubber bands with braces, which overlap, in a sense. The main advantage of rubber bands is that they can help provide extra force to move teeth into positions that braces cannot do independently. They're like an additional tool that helps create more precise tension and pressure. The second benefit of rubber bands is that they might help speed up the alignment process, which means your child can get to a bright, confident smile even sooner.

Types of Rubber Band Braces

There are several types of rubber band braces namely; triangle rubber bands, class 2 elastic, class 3 elastic, cross elastic, anterior elastic, Box rubber bands, interarch rubber bands, open bite elastics, ligature, and elastic separator.

Triangle rubber bands; are v-shaped and their purpose is to fix the position of the canines.

Class 2 elastic; their purpose is to fix class 2 div 1 malocclusion, anterior open bite, and midline deviation.

Class 3 elastic; they help push forward when one or more upper teeth are towards the inside.

Cross elastic; used to fix crossbite. It is connected to the teeth in the same jaw to fix a tooth out of place.

Anterior elastics; fixes the deep bite or overbite and the distance between the front teeth.

Box rubber bands; work to close the gap between teeth.

Interarch rubber bands; are used to connect the brackets of the two arches.

How they are used depends on their role in the treatment.

Open bite elastics; are needed to fix open bites.

Ligature; used to hold the brackets in place and gives the option to make the braces colorful.

Elastic separator; needed to create the required space between the teeth.

When do you start wearing rubber bands for braces?

When you begin using rubber bands with your braces depends on your specific treatment plan. For some, rubber bands may be used after a few adjustments. For others, they may be used closer to the end of treatment and for others they are not part of your treatment!

Additionally, not everyone will need to wear rubber bands with their braces. Your dentist will let you know if rubber bands are a part of your treatment plan.

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