The orthodontist gave me rubber bands to wear on braces a few days ago but I can not wear them. They don't hurt but when i'm wearing them I can only open my mouth about 1 inch so I don't wear them. My Dad does not care if I wear hem or not and my Mom wants me to but does not care if I don't. So do you think I should wear the rubber bands?
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Should I wear my Braces Rubber Bands?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Yes! You need to wear them. They make look very small, put Those little rubber bands are extremely powerful, you need to wear them everyday, or you'll prolong your Treatment.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Yes, you should definately wear them. If it really bothers you to not be able to open your mouth then at least wear them when you sleep.
I wore mine as often as I could (i had tight elastics and couldn't open my mouth easily) and I got my braces off sooner than the orthodontist estimated.
Just like the braces, you will get used to having the elastics on as you wear them more often.Posted 2 years ago # -
well yeah of course. If you have an underbite,overbite they will help you fix this problem. I used to have to wear braces with rubber bands the dentist suggested to go to school with out them and when you go sleep put them on
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Yes you should wear them. When I had bands I couldn't open my mouth enough to eat and I couldn't speak when I put new ones on, but they soon stretched and I just took them off for eating (as you are supposed to). I really advise you to wear your bands - the orthodontist gave them to you to help with the teeth-straightening process and you will be wearing braces for a lot longer if you don't put the bands on.
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