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I have searched but seems like molar bands are in every thread. I have been in braces for three days now. I do not have them on all of my back teeth, but I do have metal spacers in between most of them. Now from reading on here I have been able to figure out that the spacers will make room for molar bands. My question is does this hurt? Do you need anesthesia? I guess you can say that I am pretty nervous about the pain. I have only been in braces since 02-08-06, but I have not been back to work since. My mouth feels like I have been repeatedly kicked. Thanks in advance for your help and all the advice that I have gotten from my new found friends here.

Hi oklanole,

For me, getting the molar bands fitted was so easy. My bands were attached to my expander. When I returned to have the bands/expander placed it was an easy process also. But, from reading other posts in the past, I think all of this depends on your orthodontist/assistant - some have written that their ortho assistant was very rough when trying to find the right-size band and this can make it painful/uncomfortable for the patient. I have really had the greatest luck at my orthodontists' office. Both orthodontists and the assistants I have had have been the greatest.

I wouldn't stress out over this.

Good luck.

ssfw

I had severe crowding back by my molars and when I was banded, they had a hard time sliding it on even after the spacers came out. I bled and it hurt, but my crowding by my molars was worse than most people. Good luck and even if it is painful, I promise it is well worth it. Good luck. The spacers are by far the worst part so far for me.

When my ortho did it, no problem, fast and easy. When the assistant tried it was a whole different ball game. I wish my orth did ALL the work.

Thanks for all the information. This board has been a big help and I am greatful to have found a community that is really willing to share the knowledge.