How many times a day do I need to change my elastics?
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How many times a day do I need to change my elastics?
I had two teeth extracted and my ortho put in two 3/16" elastics. But he didn't tell me how many times to change it or what to do...he just gave me two bags of rubberbands. How often am I supposed to change it a day, and can I eat and brush with them on (that's what I've been doing for 10 weeks)?
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Not the Dr... but the instructions I received from my Ortho were to take the elastics out when brushing and eating and if nothing else.. to make sure I put new elastics on before I go to bed. Other than taking the elastics out for brushing and eating, I am to wear them 24/7. I tend to put new elastics on when I go to bed, after I brush my teeth in the morning and whenever they look like they are going to snap.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Elizabeth
Braces on March 15, 2005
Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months. Official debanding date - June 14, 2007 - Total of 27 months!
Braces on March 15, 2005
Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months. Official debanding date - June 14, 2007 - Total of 27 months!
I agree with missingu that it's best to call and check. Many people on this forum have said they were told to take the elastics out to eat but I've always been instructed to leave mine on.
I'm supposed to change the elastics at least once a day. I change them every time I eat and brush though. The thought of putting them back in is just disgusting for me.
Things can differ heaps depending on your ortho, so best to get it right and not delay your treatment.
Good luck!
I'm supposed to change the elastics at least once a day. I change them every time I eat and brush though. The thought of putting them back in is just disgusting for me.
Things can differ heaps depending on your ortho, so best to get it right and not delay your treatment.
Good luck!
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Thank you
I called my Orthodontist and he said to change it once every morning, and that I can eat and brush with them on.
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