What Do Rubber Bands Do For Braces?
Braces or Invisalign may be a perfect solution for correcting misaligned or crowded teeth and to help improve your smile. In conjunction with the braces or Invisalign, sometimes your orthodontist may prescribe rubber bands or elastics. The rubber bands are typically used to help correct your bite. Your doctor will determine which teeth the rubber bands need to be connected to based on what type of bite correction you need. For example, if you have an underbite, the doctor will prescribe your elastics to connect to different teeth than if you have an overbite.