The rubber bands have two roles when it comes to orthodontic treatment.
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Ceramic braces work the same way as metal braces but are designed to blend naturally with the teeth using a tooth colored ceramic and clear rubber bands.
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Type 2 rubber bands for braces are typically used for an overbite.
They stay in place all of the time and are only removed by your orthodontist when he or she adjusts your braces at your appointment.
Bands for an overbite start further forward in the mouth near the canines on the top of the mouth.
If you know how braces work you know that you get to change the color of the bands on the braces whenever you have your orthodontist appointment.
First you have rubber bands called ligatures that are wrapped around each individual bracket to hold the archwire in place.
While these pieces of elastic look like they couldn t possibly do much the truth is that they play a huge role in the bite alignment phase of your orthodontic treatment.
There is really no better time to do just that than around the holidays.
When you have braces your orthodontist may need to have you wear special rubber bands that link the top and bottom jaws together.
This helps pull the jaw forward so the top teeth do not protrude as far.
While they may cause some discomfort they re an important part of your overall orthodontic plan.
Next to invisalign braces which may not be possible for you these are the next best option for keeping a low profile.
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They stretch back and down to the lower molars on the lower jaw.
Luckily there are several strategies you can try out to help alleviate rubber bands and braces pain.
One of the best things about braces rubber bands is that you can customize them to showcase your own unique personality.