{"id":105,"date":"2024-10-20T23:48:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T23:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casadysquareorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2024-10-20T23:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T23:48:56","slug":"why-are-rubber-bands-needed-for-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casadysquareorthodontics.com\/blog\/why-are-rubber-bands-needed-for-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Have to Wear Rubber Bands on My Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YoungTraditional braces<\/a> have been used for generations to create straight, healthy smiles. A system of brackets and wires applies gentle pressure to move teeth in small increments. Elastics are placed over your braces to hold your arch wire in place. However, you may also require rubber bands. Don’t worry. Here’s why your orthodontist is instructing you to wear bands.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of a Straight Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Straight teeth are attractive, but they are also easier to keep clean. Correcting alignment problems can reduce your risk of cavities, gum disease, and other preventable issues. In addition, it can also fix the bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth. If you have a poor bite, your orthodontist may recommend rubber bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Rubber Bands Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rubber bands help with tooth movements. They increase the force that\u2019s applied to specific areas of your mouth. The elastics are attached in different formations, based on your needs. Rubber bands can be recommended to correct several issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n