It s been going on for a while and we re concerned it will continue.
Rubber bands close gaps.
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.
Gap bands are small elastics or rubber bands tied or looped around two teeth to close a space or gap.
Have been attempting to straighten or remove a gap between their teeth on their own using orthodontic rubber bands or other elastics.
Several videos can be found on the internet describing the process and supposed effectiveness of using elastics.
For over 10 years teeth gap bands have been proven to be the best alternative for closing gaps without the need for braces.
Orthodontic bands used with traditional braces are often used as gap bands but they re not.
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.
Teens all over the u s.
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.
Nowadays it has become a trend in the teenagers to close the gap themselves using stray rubber bands or hair bands.
Teeth gap bands can fix teeth gaps in as little as 30 days when used properly.
Typically the desire is to close a gap between the front teeth called a diastema.