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<br><br><br>Braces elastics play a crucial role in aligning the jaws and achieving proper jaw relationship. While braces focus on straightening each tooth, [https://angelopistilli.com/italia/member.php?action=profile&uid=182991 鐘ヶ淵 矯正歯科] rubber bands are strategically applied to guide the upper and lower jaws into their ideal functional relationship. These small rubber bands link prescribed anchor points on the top and bottom dental arches, applying continuous, low-level tension over time. This controlled mobilization helps adjust skeletal relationship in the desired direction, whether it's closing an overbite, increasing vertical dimension, or addressing reverse overjet or crossbite.<br><br><br><br>Interarch elastics are case-dependent for every patient, but when they are prescribed, their consistent, daily use is non-negotiable. Patients are strongly directed to wear them 7, except when eating or brushing. Missing a single day can stall treatment and may cause discomfort when they are reapplied. The pressure applied from elastics is subtle but constant, and it achieves maximum efficacy when worn exactly as directed.<br><br><br><br>The pattern and design of elastics differs across cases depending on the individual’s specific needs. Some patients may require anterior-to-posterior bands, while others may need a custom interarch setup such as triangle patterns. Your dental specialist will teach how to insert them properly and may change the sizes or tension levels as your treatment progresses.<br><br><br><br>It is important to swap out bands daily, usually once or twice a day, because they degrade over time. Even if they seem fine, their capacity to deliver tension reduces significantly. Always have replacements available so you can swap them right away if one comes loose.<br><br><br><br>Wearing elastics may seem awkward at first and can cause mild soreness, but this is expected and usually resolves quickly. The soreness is a indicator that your teeth and jaws are actively moving. Staying disciplined with elastics can accelerate your total wearing period and ensure a superior bite correction.<br><br><br><br>Ultimately, elastics are a simple but game-changing tool in braces treatment. Their effectiveness depends entirely on your dedication. Abiding by the treatment plan meticulously ensures that your treatment remains efficient and delivers the ideal final outcome.<br><br>
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