{"id":431,"date":"2023-03-02T01:10:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T01:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=431"},"modified":"2023-05-01T01:17:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T01:17:09","slug":"why-some-people-have-rubber-bands-on-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/02\/why-some-people-have-rubber-bands-on-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Some People Have Rubber Bands on Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Traditional metal braces<\/a> are a popular treatment among over 4 million Americans for straightening crooked teeth. While some only require metal brackets and wires to straighten their pearly whites, others need additional components like rubber bands. But why is that? Continue reading to learn some tips on how to properly wear rubber bands as well as how they can be beneficial in giving you straighter pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Braces Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Braces consist of brackets that are affixed to your teeth and connected by wires. The brackets and wire function in tandem to apply pressure to your teeth, gradually shifting them to close gaps and straighten your smile. Although braces are typically successful, their effectiveness varies based on individual factors as well as how well you adhere to your orthodontist’s directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Rubber Bands Work with Your Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rubber bands, also known as elastics, can amplify the force applied to particular regions of your mouth by attaching to the brackets on your braces and can be placed in various positions. Elastics can be utilized to address the following concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n