How do elastics actually work?
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:42 pm
Hey all
I have just had elastics fitted from top front to lower back teeth and, I may sound a bit daft for asking, I'm not entirely sure what they will do. My ortho told me that they'll bring my bottom teeth forward (I have a fairly deep overbite) but all I can feel is them pulling my jaw forward. Is this what he means and if so how will this make my bite any better as when my jaw comes forward my back teeth don't meet!!!
Can anyone explain (or do you have any pics) how they work?
Thanks!
Love LoobyLou xx
I have just had elastics fitted from top front to lower back teeth and, I may sound a bit daft for asking, I'm not entirely sure what they will do. My ortho told me that they'll bring my bottom teeth forward (I have a fairly deep overbite) but all I can feel is them pulling my jaw forward. Is this what he means and if so how will this make my bite any better as when my jaw comes forward my back teeth don't meet!!!
Can anyone explain (or do you have any pics) how they work?
Thanks!
Love LoobyLou xx