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braces rubberbands
You know those rubber bands that some people have to wear on their braces? Well, I have been ordered to wear them to correct my overbite. The thing is, I was given the instructions to start wearing them like 2 weeks ago, but I have forgotten to do so, since I went on vacation the first week and then I just forgot about it. Now I am wondering if there is any way I can make up for this lost time, because I dont want to have my braces on any longer than I need to. I heard that you can wear two rubberbands at a time, does this work? Has anyone done this? I have started wearing them now, but can I make up for the time I forgot? 16/f by the way.
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Theres no way you can "make up" time.
& DONT wear 2 rubber bands, my orthadonist told me I shouldn't do that eather..
I got my braces taken off about 9 months ago & I barely ever wore my rubber bands. Just wear ALL the time except when your eating & etc.
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I had braces for about 8 years. You can't "make up" for the time, you'll just have to probably wear the rubber bands for an extra two weeks or so. Wear them exactly as the orthodontist told you to, otherwise you could end up overcorrecting them and staying in braces longer (plus, two rubber bands HURTS!).
Really, wear them as much as you can. Otherwise, you'll either have to get springs (which are horrible) or wear your braces longer.
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Well, I have worn rubberbands before, and I've skipped a while without wearing them xD I don't think you should try 2 rubberbands, cause something might go wrong. You don't know what'll happen. I'm not sure but like the person below me said, you can call your orthodontist if you have any questions or concerns. My ortho told me I could have a break from rubberbands. :] I think that if you don't wear your rubberbands like you're supposed to, you'll probably just have to wear them longer...
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I really doubt you can 'make up' for it. I wouldn't wear two bands.
Just call and ask your dentists.
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