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Elastics Dear Now that you are wearing elastics you are helping to straighten your teeth and most importantly correct your overbite and protrusion. Elastics work by putting a specific pressure on the teeth to move them in a specific direction. Without elastics we cannot correct your overbite or protrusion. It is very important to wear your elastics exactly as directed. Elastics work best when worn ALL OF THE TIME and especially when you are eating. Ideally, you want to wear one pair all day and night, and then change them in the morning. Please carry some with you or have some available in case one breaks. The only way your treatment will be complete on time and with the best result possible is if you wear your elastics EXACTLY as directed. BE SURE TO WEAR THEM. Forgetting to wear your elastics for just one day undoes one week of elastic wear. Intermittent or "off and on" use of elastics "rock" the teeth and causes the teeth to be sore. Wearing the elastics steadily allows the teeth to move comfortably once you get used to them. There has never been a case when teeth did not move if elastics are worn properly. If for any reason, you are unable to wear your elastics, or if you have questions please call. We are here to help you. Sincerely, Dr. Alan Berko |
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