{"id":108,"date":"2020-05-21T14:51:28","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T14:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2020-05-21T14:51:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T14:51:30","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-wearing-elastics-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-wearing-elastics-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide To Wearing Elastics With Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Orthodontic treatments may seem complicated when you first learn about all of the components, but they work together to provide you with the best, long-lasting results. If you\u2019re looking into getting braces in Irving, you\u2019ll likely need to wear elastics, also known as rubber bands, to help align your bite and jaw. This allows traditional braces to be more effective at fixing severe overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite than Invisalign trays. Read on to learn more about elastics and how they work to improve your oral health and bite problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Elastics Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For most patients, elastic bands are a vital part of their\northodontic treatment in addition to their archwire and brackets. They are used\nto alter the bite and jaw position to correct mild to severe bite misalignment.\nThey\u2019re connected to the top of brackets with small hooks on both the upper and\nlower arch of teeth. Not every patient who gets braces from their cosmetic\ndentist in Irving needs to wear rubber bands while undergoing their treatment.\nThe best way to find out if you will need to is to schedule an orthodontic\nconsultation so your dentist can examine your mouth and let you know what\nproblems you face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Often Do You Need To Wear Elastics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity of your bite and how long your\ntreatment timeline is will determine how long you\u2019ll need to wear your rubber\nbands for. It\u2019s important to wear them between 22 hours and 24 hours each day,\nonly taking them out to brush and floss your teeth, eat, and replace your old\nelastics with new ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should You Replace Elastics? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should replace your elastics at least once a day so they\ndon\u2019t lose their tension and stop correcting your bite problem. Once they\nbecome ineffective due to overuse, they can set back your treatment timeline. Switching\nthem out daily is important in order to achieve the results that you\u2019re hoping\nfor. It\u2019s a good idea to get in the habit of replacing them at the same time\nevery day to make sure that you don\u2019t forget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Put On Elastics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you first start wearing your rubber bands, it\u2019s going\nto be difficult to put them on. However, once you get in the hang of it, you should\nhave no problems. Your dentist will be able to show you how to easily put your\nelastics on, but a good rule of thumb is to use your thumb and index finger\nwhile standing in front of a mirror. If you still struggle with putting them on\nafter a couple of weeks, try speaking with your dentist about getting a bigger\nsize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you get your braces put on, your dentist will discuss\nhow you can take care of them and some basic maintenance tips. With the right\ncare and regularly switching out your elastics, you\u2019ll be able to stay on track\nwith your timeline and correct your orthodontic issues faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rafiq Hirji has over a decade of experience helping his\npatients achieve straighter and healthier smiles. He regularly completes\nadvanced education courses in a variety of specialties, including orthodontics,\ncosmetic dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. This allows him to provide his\npatients with the highest quality of dental care, no matter what their unique\nneeds are. For questions or to schedule a consultation to learn more about\ntraditional braces, visit Daily Smiles MacArthur Dental and Orthodontics\u2019 website<\/a> or call\n972-546-4114.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Orthodontic treatments may seem complicated when you first learn about all of the components, but they work together to provide you with the best, long-lasting results. If you\u2019re looking into getting braces in Irving, you\u2019ll likely need to wear elastics, also known as rubber bands, to help align your bite and jaw. This allows traditional […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108\/revisions\/110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}