If you wear braces to straighten your teeth, correct an overbite, or correct other dental problems, your orthodontist may place braces (also called orthodontic tape) on your back teeth.
Not everyone who wears braces needs teething strips. They are designed to hold wires attached to brackets attached to other tooth surfaces. Adjusting these wires can lead to a change in the position of the teeth.
Alternatively, the molar band may be part of an orthodontic appliance such as a maxillary expander. These aligners help widen a child’s upper jaw to correct crowded teeth.
That’s why some people need braces, and tips on how to make them more comfortable.
Molar bands are small rings that are worn on the back molars. They are worn by orthodontists when braces are placed on the teeth.
Tapes are usually made of metal or stainless steel. This makes them durable and sits on the teeth quite easily. Orthodontists may also weld other steel or metal bracket components to molars.
Although teething strips are used with braces, only a select few need them. Your orthodontist may recommend braces if you have a significant gap that needs to be closed, or if you need to realign your bite while straightening your teeth.
In addition, molar straps are the best choice in cases where back braces tend to break when biting.
Braces are often recommended for people who have undergone jaw surgery. This reduces the risk of breakage of the brackets, and the surgeon attaches surgical splints to these straps.
Orthodontists also recommend braces for children who have not yet fully erupted because the braces can sit slightly under the gums.
Also, if you are wearing a jaw growth helmet or a large filling, you may need a corset.
Before fitting braces, your orthodontist will place elastic spacers or spacers between your teeth.
You will wear a separator for several hours to several days to separate your teeth a little. This makes room for each moiré stripe.
After inserting the separator, the teeth may become slightly soft. This is because the separator moves your teeth.
When you return to the office, your orthodontist will place each molar strip around the molar and secure it with adhesive (glue).
Bandaging the molars is usually painless. Usually there is little to no discomfort because the separator opens up the space between the teeth. However, some people experience some stress or pinching during the process.
In addition, you may experience some soreness around your teeth or gums for several hours after using the strips. This discomfort is temporary and will pass with time.
You will need to see your orthodontist regularly while you are wearing braces. It is important to alert your orthodontist if you notice that the rings are loose.
Sometimes an orthodontist prefers to use braces to hold the wire in place. Braces are designed to improve oral hygiene by making it easier to brush between the back teeth.
However, orthodontists often choose to use braces because they are stronger and less likely to loosen over time.
Another advantage is that the orthodontist can add additional components to the molar belt, such as appliances to enlarge or reposition the maxilla or mandible.
One of the disadvantages of using teething strips is the risk of developing cavities. Because the molar rings completely encircle the teeth, brushing or flossing can be difficult. Cavities can form when food gets stuck between the tooth and the brackets.
To prevent this from happening, most orthodontists use adhesives containing fluoride to reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Braces are part of some orthodontic procedures involving braces, but not everyone needs them.
Your orthodontist may recommend braces if you have a significant gap that needs to be closed, or if you need to realign your bite while straightening your teeth.
Although molar strips are helpful in straightening teeth, they pose a risk of cavities because they can make it difficult to brush or floss in that area.
See an orthodontist if you experience pain, discomfort, or sensitivity that doesn’t go away within a few days of wearing braces.
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