What are bands?


Question:
Sorry I keep asking questions but I need answers ASAP lol.Ok,I just got spacers two days ago and the ortho gave me a sheet saying blah blah blah.why they put them there.and etc etc(lol).But at the top of the page it says that at the next appointment(next monday)they are going to put bands on my teeth?What are bands?All the info on bands please! I give best answerers right away(well as soon as 4 hours goes by.lol)

Answers:
The bands they are talking about are the metal stuff they cement to your molars as sort of a "foundation" for your braces.
Rubber bands are sometimes needed with braces to move the teeth in a different direction than the braces can move them on their own. If your orthodontist recommends rubber bands, it's important to be sure that your child uses them consistently and changes them daily. When used appropriately, rubber bands can play a big part in straightening teeth.
the bands they are referring to are the molar bands they will cement to your back molars on the top and bottom. These are used to hold the ends of the archwire for your braces, they usually also have slots for headgear wires and/or other appliances. They are basically just metal bands that go around your molars. there is a picture on the link. Good luck!

P.s. they do not mean rubber bands b/c those are only used after the braces have been placed, which seeing as you still have spacers in I am assuming you don't have them on yet.
Im pretty sure it means rubber bands.
Bands are the one that put on the braces. its basically like elastic, that means they are going to put braces on with the bands on.
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