{"id":151,"date":"2019-03-14T17:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2019-04-09T17:05:14","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T17:05:14","slug":"why-do-you-need-to-wear-elastics-with-your-braces-in-ripon-find-out-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/why-do-you-need-to-wear-elastics-with-your-braces-in-ripon-find-out-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do You Need To Wear Elastics With Your Braces In Ripon? Find Out Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_112672914-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Up-close of rubber band on braces\" class=\"wp-image-152\" width=\"351\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_112672914-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_112672914-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_112672914-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in your smile by getting braces in Ripon is a\ndecision that will pay off for a lifetime. You\u2019ll not only have a healthier\nsmile and a well-aligned bite &#8211; you\u2019ll have a lot more self-confidence as well.\nBut, like any investment, you have to put in a reasonable amount of time and\neffort to get the most out of it. In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene\nat home, following your orthodontist\u2019s instructions is incredibly important to\nget the best results possible. And that includes wearing elastics! In this\nblog, you\u2019ll find out why elastics are so important and get additional tips for\nmaking your orthodontic treatment a success! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do You Need To Wear Elastics With Braces? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fundamental goal of wearing braces is to move your teeth\nand jaws into their ideal position. The teeth are moved with brackets and wires\nthat apply gentle, continuous pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the brackets and wires move the teeth themselves,\nelastics (also called rubber bands) correct the bite by moving the jaws into\nbetter position. This ensures that your teeth are not only in the right\nposition but also line up properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elastics are essential to a good final result, and most\npeople have to wear them at some point in their orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Else Can You Do For Great Results? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll only get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/traditional-orthodontics.html\">braces\nin Ripon<\/a> once, so any effort spent to get the most out of it is well worth\nit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to wearing your elastics exactly as instructed,\nhere are some additional tips to make sure your smile is not only straight, but\nhealthy and beautiful as well: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Maintain\ngood oral hygiene<\/strong> \u2013 The cleaner you keep your teeth and gums, the better\nyour smile will look when your braces come off. Not to mention that you\u2019ll be\nless likely to have cavities and gum issues that need to be addressed. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Wear your\nretainers<\/strong> \u2013 After your braces come off, wearing your retainers is\nabsolutely critical. Your teeth will have a strong tendency to move back to\nwhere they were \u2013 quickly. By wearing your retainers as directed, you\u2019ll be\nless likely to need a \u201csecond round\u201d of braces down the road. And it\u2019s safe to\nsay that most people don\u2019t want to go through orthodontic treatment twice!<\/li><li><strong>Follow\nall instructions carefully <\/strong>\u2013 From avoiding hard, crunchy foods to\nscheduling progress visits on time, you\u2019ll get the best results by complying\nwith all the instructions you\u2019re given. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Orthodontics will give you a healthy smile that also looks\ngreat. By wearing your elastics and using these tips and tricks, you\u2019ll make\nsure your braces are as successful as possible! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/frances-hamman-dds-msd.html\">Dr.\nFrances Hamman<\/a> is a graduate of the Creighton University School of\nDentistry and has decades of experience as an orthodontist in Ripon. She always\nexplains the importance of wearing elastics to her patients because she knows\nit ultimately leads to better final results. If you have any other questions\nabout orthodontic treatment, you can reach her through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercreekdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in your smile by getting braces in Ripon is a decision that will pay off for a lifetime. You\u2019ll not only have a healthier smile and a well-aligned bite &#8211; you\u2019ll have a lot more self-confidence as well. But, like any investment, you have to put in a reasonable amount of time and effort [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Do You Need To Wear Elastics With Your Braces In Ripon? Find Out Here!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering why you need to wear elastics with your braces in Ripon? 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