“Can you sleep with rubber bands on your braces?”
I am a 15 year old male. I want to know if I can sleep with rubber bands on my braces?
12 Answers
Yes, I always recommended this.
Yes, according to your orthodontist's prescription.
NO PROBLEM, THEY CAN HELP STRAIGHTEN YOUR TEETH 24 HOURS A DAY.
This is a question for your orthodontist. Depending on your individual circumstance, they may or may not recommend you sleeping with the rubber bands on.
YES, TO SPEED TREATMENT.
DR. DORSCH
DR. DORSCH
Yes one can sleep with elastics on the braces
YES! Especially if the rubber bands are moving your teeth.
Yes, wear rubber bands as much as you can. While you sleep is a good time since you don't have to think about them and it is beneficial to your orthodontic treatment.
Yes, wearing rubber bands during sleep is very important and it does not interfere with other activities like talking or eating.
Yes!! I have my patients wear their rubber bands full time, including sleep time.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Sims, D.M.D, M.S.D.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Sims, D.M.D, M.S.D.
Unless otherwise directed, elastics should be worn 24/7 and night time is very important because much happens during sleep that slows down during the day.
Yes, most likely your orthodontist encourages you to do so.
