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.
Rubber bands close gaps.
Orthodontic bands used with traditional braces are often used as gap bands but they re not.
Several videos can be found on the internet describing the process and supposed effectiveness of using elastics.
It s been going on for a while and we re concerned it will continue.
There are many companies which have started producing the teeth bands which are dentally approved but they may be costly.
The teeth bands are a safe way to permanently close your gapped teeth without any side effects.
Types of teeth bands.
Some websites sell gap bands that claim to be designed specifically for closing gaps between the teeth while teenagers in some videos promoting the use of gap bands claim to have used tiny hair.
Typically the desire is to close a gap between the front teeth called a diastema.
Teens all over the u s.
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.
The bands will cause a little pain and irritation because of the pulling effect.
For over 10 years teeth gap bands have been proven to be the best alternative for closing gaps without the need for braces.
Nowadays it has become a trend in the teenagers to close the gap themselves using stray rubber bands or hair bands.