Teens all over the u s.
Rubber bands close gaps.
Have been attempting to straighten or remove a gap between their teeth on their own using orthodontic rubber bands or other elastics.
There are many companies which have started producing the teeth bands which are dentally approved but they may be costly.
Orthodontic bands used with traditional braces are often used as gap bands but they re not.
Gap bands are small elastics or rubber bands tied or looped around two teeth to close a space or gap.
Types of teeth bands.
It s been going on for a while and we re concerned it will continue.
Nowadays it has become a trend in the teenagers to close the gap themselves using stray rubber bands or hair bands.
The teeth bands are a safe way to permanently close your gapped teeth without any side effects.
The use of elastics commonly referred to as gap bands to close gaps between the front teeth has sometimes been used by teens in place of professional orthodontics.
Teeth gap bands can fix teeth gaps in as little as 30 days when used properly.
Several videos can be found on the internet describing the process and supposed effectiveness of using elastics.
The bands will cause a little pain and irritation because of the pulling effect.
A gap band is a small elastic rubber band similar to the rubber bands or ligatures that orthodontists often use as part of orthodontic treatment.