Teal braces rubber bands
Teal rubber bands are elastic ligatures that secure an orthodontic archwire to brackets; the shade is cosmetic and does not set treatment force.
The short answer
The ligature fits around bracket wings. The archwire and orthodontic plan create controlled force through the periodontal ligament and supporting bone.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Clean around brackets and beneath the wire, avoid hard sticky foods, and contact the office if a ligature falls off or the wire causes a wound.
What can you do next?
Contact the orthodontist for a loose bracket, persistent cheek injury, or a band that repeatedly breaks.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask when ligatures are replaced, which shades resist staining, and whether a loose ring affects your next adjustment.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ligatures hold the archwire.
Frequently asked questions
The archwire moves teeth.
Plaque control protects enamel.
What if one band falls off?
Contact the orthodontic office for advice and replacement timing.