First of all brackets then archwires and rubber bands also called ligatures.
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We do not recommend you remove the elastics on your own even if it does make it feel better.
Their elastic nature makes them an excellent choice for a variety of applications including.
An elastic is essentially a small rubber band that your orthodontist will tell you to attach to your braces in a certain configuration shape.
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There are several types of orthodontic elastics.
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In my practice i usually started a patient with medium force elastics.
Rubber bands for braces.
They are simply small rubber bands that are attached to the braces.
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Basically there are heavy force medium force and light force elastics.
It could set you back days or even weeks in your treatment.
Generally braces rubber bands do not cause pain and you don t need pain relief specifically for that.
During that time the evolution of metal braces themselves was minor it was based on implementing stronger materials and smaller brackets.
The purpose of an elastic is to allow the patient to assist the orthodontist in the movement of their teeth.
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Rubber bands or elastics are generally used to help improve how teeth fit together.
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For the most part your orthodontist will not tell you to remove the elastics.
Metal braces are made from high grade stainless steel or in some cases titanium and they consist of three parts.
21 months in braces 17 months in elastic no regrets.
Alliance offers non latex rubber bands and strips made from synthetic rubber.
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I joked with my othodontist that the animal on the bag indicates what they will taste like.