Why do some people have to wear those rubber band things that hook onto their braces?
86766
the rubber bands..as u called em..are as important as ur braces. the bands/elastics come in different types..in the sense different ones exert different levels of force on the teeth to be retracted.\n\nthe elastics fix onto hooks pre-fabricated onto the brace (beggs straight wire) or other types of wires..the wires wudn work on their own, the elastics exert the force on the wire,and the wire on the teeth.\n\nelastics have to be worn on a time span..as prescribed by the orthodontist.
404304
You have to do the work.  If you are not brushing properly and using a floss threader and flossing EVERYDAY then your gums will not heal.  Braces are even worse on teeth and gums as they get everything caught in them.  The bacteria and food debris just sits there on those brackets and wires, which in turn your body wants to fight off, hence you get swollen sore gums.  I know that trying to floss with a full-set of braces is a pain.  It is even for me when I have to floss one of my ortho patients, and I am a hygienist. I can't imagine having to do this at home. But you can do it.  You just have to make the time.  An electric toothbrush is a great thing for people with braces, it does not have to be an expensive one, the pulsar by oral-b is a great one and it costs about six dollars at walmart.  You have to take even better care of your mouth then the average person does when you have braces.  The only way to get all of the nasties out of your mouth is to brush, then floss, making sure to go under your wires by using super floss or a floss threader, taking care to wrap each side of the tooth like a "C" shape to clean each side of the tooth and under the gum-line, and then following by a vigorous swish with mouthwash or salt water.  The salt water is a great way to help heal the gums up and make them less sore.  Yes it tastes nasty, but it is a tried and true method.  Just try to remember that you will not have to wear braces forever, and once they are off you will have a great smile, as long as you do the work now.
591061
I have wires (which the orthodontist replaces) but I also have bands from top to bottom which I take out to eat and clean my teeth but they stay in the rest of the time. They gave me a huge bag of them and told me to replace them as and when I liked. I do it at least every two days as I don't like the idea of them being in longer than that. I will admit though that i do take them out and forget to put them back in! However my cousin had fixed bands that the orthodontis changed.
552522
Some people use wrist bands for extra stability when "punching" a guy, or blocking him with your arms in a shoving movtion. Usually, taping your wrists works better though. I dont know what you meant by finger, but guys would tape their fingers when they would jam them or hurt them in some other way. The most practical use for the wrist band was usually to wipe sweat, and to put one around the chin strap to make it more comfortable and prevent it from slipping off with sweat.
705374
The wristbands on their calf is just a fad like the tights that athletes wear. Ive seen specially made wristbands that are skinnier and wider that are made for the calf.
501259
i have braces. its not a big deal, everyone just oos and ahhs. its actually pretty cool! and its worth it when u get them off and u have a great smile!
972777
My son's braces were all put on at the same visit.  I guess it depends on the orthodontist.  I am surprised that the orthodontist didn't tell you more of what to expect when he discussed getting braces with you.
546656
no they wont.. me and my boyfriend both have braces and it does not happen well hasnt happen yet but i wouldnt worry.some people put wax on their braces so it wont be to stuck together and that will help.
1173786
if you mean like ankle braces, knee braces, any other kind of braces OF COURSE. They are all human 2 and their body parts go out just like everyone elses. They just have the money to pay for those costly surgeries to get them playing again.
324651
it's for hiding their tongue which sticks out during tricky procedures.....not such a professional look.
82971
I was with a friend who just got dentures. She was to make sure she wore them during the day and then to soak them in a cleaning solution at night and NOT wear them. The reason for not wearing them at night is twofold: 1.to allow the bones not to wear down, thus having the denture not fit for over a period of time the bone WILL wear down if there is continual pressure on it; 2. Giving the gums time to "air out" while the denture is being cleaned. The name is placed inside of the denture if you look closely, FYI
299760
they might. but remeber your braces will be on the outside of your teeth. not behind them. so you should be ok.
736690
Please use springs, or rubber bands.
765462
Alot of players use those bands for extra grip when they carry the ball.  But thats mostly running backs.  Others use them to make their biceps look bigger.
1010835
It depends how bad it is.  I think that they use body braces to correct it or help it out.
361829
Why do people do stuff like that?
185436
glasses.  You can always take them off for making out and other stuff.  Braces, although temporary, still suck.