At some point during treatment you may need to wear elastics (rubber bands), which exert force that creates pressure to move teeth. In order for the force to remain constant, elastics must be worn 24/7 and be changed every day (to keep elasticity). When elastics are not worn as instructed, treatment is prolonged.
IMPORTANT TIPS:
1. You are responsible for wearing elastics, and to wear them as instructed. Remove only when brushing teeth and flossing. It is recommended that you eat with your elastics in, if too difficult; remember to put back in after meals.
2. Make sure you carry extra bags of elastics with you, so that if one breaks you have a spare.
3. If you forget to wear your elastics, DO NOT double up, this may cause you to over correct-just wear as instructed.
4. Be sure to change on a regular basis, they loose their elasticity and do not apply the proper force to your teeth.
5. If elastics break frequently, or a hook breaks making it impossible for you to wear elastics-call the office immediately. Don’t wait until your next appointment. Waiting will prolong your treatment time.
6. Call the office if you are out of elastics or are running low and we will mail them out to you or you can stop by during business hours to pick a few packages up.
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