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How to Wear Orthodontic Elastic Bands
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This quick guide shows how to correctly attach and wear orthodontic elastic bands as prescribed by your orthodontist—whether for full-time or night-time use. It covers the basics of placement and the different types of elastics (Class II, Class III, seating, triangles, and V elastics) to ensure proper alignment during treatment.
Questions & answers
How many elastics do I need to use at once?
You’ll need two elastics—one on each side of your mouth (left and right).
Can I sleep with elastics if my orthodontist says ‘full-time wear’?
Yes, unless instructed otherwise—full-time wear means day and night except during meals, brushing, or sports.
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Wearing your Elastics
If you have been asked to wear elastics during your orthodontic treatment, it's important to wear them exactly as instructed by your orthodontist.
During your first visit we told you hold long you will be in treatment but remember that has to do a lot with your level of cooperation. If you don't do what you're supposed to, it could make your time in braces longer.
Full-time wear mean you should have your elastics in place day and night, unless you are chewing food, brushing your teeth or taking part in an activity that requires a mouthguard.
Night time wear means you should have them in place as you sleep every night.
There are six types of elastic:
Class II Elastics
Class III Elastics
Seating Elastics
Class II Triangles
Class III Triangles
V Elastics
This video shows you how to put the elastics on but be sure to place the elastics on both the left and right sides.
If you have any questions, just call us during office hours and we'll be happy to help!
Wilson Orthodontics 1220 Sherwood Park Drive, NE Gainesville, GA 30501 Tel: 770-536-0882 wilsonbraces.com/
Wearing your Elastics
If you have been asked to wear elastics during your orthodontic treatment, it's important to wear them exactly as instructed by your orthodontist.
During your first visit we told you hold long you will be in treatment but remember that has to do a lot with your level of cooperation. If you don't do what you're supposed to, it could make your time in braces longer.
Full-time wear mean you should have your elastics in place day and night, unless you are chewing food, brushing your teeth or taking part in an activity that requires a mouthguard.
Night time wear means you should have them in place as you sleep every night.
There are six types of elastic:
Class II Elastics
Class III Elastics
Seating Elastics
Class II Triangles
Class III Triangles
V Elastics
This video shows you how to put the elastics on but be sure to place the elastics on both the left and right sides.
If you have any questions, just call us during office hours and we'll be happy to help!
Wilson Orthodontics 1220 Sherwood Park Drive, NE Gainesville, GA 30501 Tel: 770-536-0882 wilsonbraces.com/
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DrRonWilson published this 3:16 video tutorial on November 2, 2013. It has been watched 3,275,614 times on YouTube.
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