It could range from a month to 6-8 months. During the time you wear your elastics, it's important to wear them for 24 hours every day unless otherwise directed. The only times you should remove your elastics are: To brush your teeth.21 Sept 2018
Can I take my elastics off at night?
For elastics to be effective, they have to be worn 24 hours a day unless you are instructed otherwise. Constant wear of your elastics is essential. If you forget to wear them one day, the progress you achieved for the preceding two days may be lost. Night-time elastic wear alone will not move your teeth.
Do you sleep with rubber bands on braces?
3. Your rubber bands should be worn approximately 20 hours each day, so that means you have to wear them when you're sleeping too! 4. You DO NOT have to wear your rubber bands while eating or brushing your teeth.
Can you wear rubber bands only at night?
Douglas and Larry Harte may recommend you wear the elastics both day and night for an extended time. You may be told to switch only to nighttime wear once the teeth are set in the correct position. By consistently wearing the elastics, you can shorten the overall time your braces will have to be on.12 Sept 2017
Why do I have to wear rubber bands at night?
Sometimes it is not possible to adjust your teeth with only wires in order to cause the teeth to move as they should. Your rubber bands should be worn approximately 20 hours each day. That means you have to wear them while you're sleeping.9 Nov 2017