Istar Dental Supply
Istar's orthodontic elastic bands ensure precise, controlled tooth movement, giving dentists the flexibility to enhance treatment outcomes.
Types of Rubber Bands for Braces
According to the size, elastics bands can be divided into：
1/8" squirrel, 3/16" rabbit, 1/4" fox, 5/16" penguin, and 3/8" monkey.
According to the pulling force, elastics bands can be divided into：
Soft (3.5 OZ), Medium (5.0 OZ), Heavy (6.5 OZ).
Braces Elastic Bands Purpose
The primary purpose of braces elastic bands is to apply continuous pressure to help adjust the position of the teeth, correct bite issues such as overbite, underbite, or crossbite, and assist in aligning the upper and lower jaws.
They also provide additional stability to ensure that the teeth remain in the correct position during the treatment process.
FAQ of Rubber Bands for Braces
- Dental Office or Hospital: The most direct purchasing channel is to buy from a dental clinic or hospital.
- Online Marketplaces: Large online markets such as Amazon and eBay generally sell elastics bands.
- Pharmacies or Drugstores: Ordinary large pharmacies or drugstores may also sell orthodontic accessories, but they may not be professional.
- Dental Supply Stores: Dental equipment specialty websites may have professional orthodontic materials for sale, such as ISTAR Dental Supply, which provides correct and various types of orthodontic rubber bands.
- Effectively adjust the bite problem: The dental elastic bands can adjust the bite of the teeth to the best state, and the overbite, cross bite and other conditions can be well improved.
- Reduce the gap between teeth: Through long-term traction, the ortho elastics bands can reduce the gap between teeth, making the teeth more beautiful and easy to clean.
- Cheap and easy to replace: The braces bands has low cost, low price, and is easy and quick to replace. Patients can replace it by themselves, which is conducive to orthodontic management.
There is no difference, whether they are used for brackets or for Invisalign, the intraoral elastics bands are the same.
Yes, orthodontic rubber bands, also known as overbite rubber bands, can help patients adjust their bite during orthodontic treatment.
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