Braces overbite rubber bands
Rubber bands can help correct an overbite when prescribed with braces, but their direction and wear schedule must match the orthodontic plan.
Can rubber bands help correct an overbite with braces?
Rubber bands can help correct an overbite when prescribed with braces, but their direction and wear schedule must match the orthodontic plan.
What does an overbite mean for the front teeth?
An overbite is the vertical overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth. Elastics connect selected upper and lower brackets to apply a force pattern that changes tooth position and, in growing patients, may support correction of jaw relationships.
How should you wear rubber bands for overbite correction?
Hook bands exactly where shown, replace them as directed, and never double them to speed movement. Keep brushing around brackets and contact the orthodontic clinic if a hook breaks, a wire cuts the cheek, or the bite changes suddenly.
What should you do if you miss part of the band schedule?
Ask which teeth the bands are moving, how many hours they should be worn, and what to do after a missed period. Ask whether the overbite comes mainly from tooth position, jaw growth, or both.
Frequently asked questions
What should I avoid while deciding what to do?
Keep brushing around brackets and contact the orthodontic clinic if a hook breaks, a wire cuts the cheek, or the bite changes suddenly
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