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ELASTICS
Why wear them?
During orthodontic treatment, we have two main objectives:
- Align the teeth.
- Align the upper jaw with the lower jaw.
The teeth and jaws will gradually move in the direction provided by the elastics. Irregular wear would produce a back-and-forth movement of the teeth. The teeth would return to their initial position during periods of non-wear.
One day without elastics = 3 days of lost progress
How to wear them?
• Wear the elastics strictly following the instructions provided: not everyone wears them the same way.
• Change the elastics morning and night.
• If an elastic breaks, change it immediately.
• Monitor your stock of elastics so you don’t run out.
Tips
• Keep a pack in your bag or in your coat.
• If you tend to forget to put them back on after a meal, set an alarm on your phone at mealtime.
