Where to find extra rubberbands?

[amandajane]

How do I find rubberbands? Would they be at a dental supply store or do I buy them online?

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[Audra]

You ask your orthodontist for them. They give them to you for free.

[amandajane]

They ( my orthodontist) don't give them out, cause my front teeth haven't closed up yet.

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[Audra]

If they are not giving you rubber bands yet, why are you trying to find them on your own? Elastics are used for precise reasons at specific times, in varying configurations and with many different strengths of elastics.

Please tell me you have not decided to add them to your treatment on your own accord.

[amandajane]

No, I haven't added them, I am just worried that's all. This forum helps bring unanswered questions to light.Thanks

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[Audra]

Then your ortho DOES give them out. You just don't have them because you are not ready. I think maybe you should stop stressing about this stuff and start trusting your orthodontist.

[macgirl4ever]

I feel like there is some sort of miscommnication going on here. Amandajane, audra was cautioning you not to add to your treatment. No one knows your teeth or how to make them move than your ortho.

I do wonder, however, if amandajane was just curious about what might come in the future?

[Lela]

As Audra says your ortho will provide them for you if/when you need them.
If you run low between adjustments you can either go pick up some more (from the ortho office) or call and have them mailed to you. I've only had to get extras once and I simply called and said I was running low. They looked up what I was wearing and I had an extra bag in the mail the next day.

[dugsmom]

When you are ready for rubber bands, your ortho will give you a package or two. I always request a 3rd package because I go through them fast (I snack a lot). If you run out, just stop by your ortho's office and ask the girl at the front for more.