Following your orthodontist’s instructions: Always attach rubber bands to your braces as instructed by your orthodontist. This can help to ensure that your treatment proceeds as planned.

In some cases, your orthodontist may recommend that you wear rubber bands with Invisalign. These elastics serve the same purpose as they do for traditional braces and help to apply force on ...

Why experts say do-it-yourself braces are a bad idea. — -- Instructional videos for do-it-yourself braces have become popular on YouTube, but dentists say people considering them should think ...

The rubber band is stretched around two or four teeth, and it will recover its original size, moving the teeth together. Although the recent fad of DIY orthodontics, seen on YouTube and other social ...