Molar band braces

Can they put braces on molars? Why to use rubber bands with braces? Are rubber bands needed with my braces? Does getting you molar bands braces off hurt?

Orthodontics has come a long way in the past years.

Back then, it was common for orthodontists to place a band on every tooth in the mouth when attaching braces. Recently, however, more effective bonding materials have allowed doctors to place brackets on teeth without the need for bands. The exception is molars.

They are used in orthodontics to provide a solid anchor to the archwire that runs along the span of the braces. Rubber bands or elastic ties, which attach the wires to the brackets and also may be used to connect teeth in the upper and lower jaws. Doctors give unbiase helpful information on indications, contra-indications, benefits, and complications: Dr.

Baskin on molar bands braces : They can evaluate you and recommend the best course of therapy for your situation.

I’m on class elastics and was just upgraded to a heavier set a couple months ago. By the time my next appointment rolls aroun the band is pretty much all the way loose. A primer is painted onto the teeth.

They never involved my 2nd molars in that treatment, dunno why not. When they took my braces off, I noticed a white spot on a bottom molar in the position where the band had been. Will molar bands hurt ? As the teeth move, the bone changes shape as pressure is applied. Brackets act like handles,. Molar bands are more likely to cause tooth decay and gum irritation and are harder to seat and remove, they also hurt when they are placed.

With vertical elastics, there will be a total of six hooks. Two hooks will be between your upper canine teeth, which are the pointier teeth found in the corners of your mouth. An orthodontic band is the older style of braces that are usually used in the posterior part of the mouth. It is held in place with special dental cement.

A band can be used on any tooth however they are not very aesthetic in the front. I felt the same way the first few weeks I had the molar bands on, but i promise it goes away.

It feels so weird at first. You will get used to it. It is common for them to become loose from time to time.

Orthosale offers a large collection of quality molar tubes, molar braces and molar bands , for the highest quality of orthodontic care. Dear Customer, Your cart consists of at least one product which is part of a bulk purchase. To create more tension and pressure on your teeth , the orthodontist will make adjustments in the wires, springs, or rubber bands of the braces. So yesterday was my 3rd appointment, where the ortho will try to fit the molar band before taking the impressions of my teeth.

Once the ortho fit both molar bands on my teeth , the pain was unbearable for me. I initially had put in (at the top and at the bottom), but I only have now as I had several taken out. These are connected to the brackets with hooks, often connecting the top tooth bracket with the bottom tooth bracket to help adjust the position of the teeth in the mouth and the position of the jaw. Call orthodontists immediately tomorrow and take her in first thing.

I had braces and DD has braces , including an expander with two metal bands around her molars. I have never heard of such sensitivity. Something is incorrect in the banding. How do they take off molar bands and such?

This is the place to post general questions and comments about all areas of orthodontic treatment. Bands for an overbite start further forward in the mouth, near the canines, on the top of the mouth. They stretch back and down to the lower molars on the lower jaw.

This helps pull the jaw forward so the top teeth do not protrude as far.