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Welcome To The Orthodontic Practice Of RUBBER BANDS Rubber band wear must be constant to be effective!!!!!!!! 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (unless the doctor and his staff indicate otherwise) Rubber bands move teeth in a direction that cannot be accomplished with braces alone. Drs. Hamer and Hamer will only ask you to wear these if it is absolutely necessary. Therefore, in order to have the best orthodontic result it is necessary to wear your rubber bands. You might feel that your teeth are tender the first few hours and days of wearing the rubber bands. This is normal and should begin to alleviate within a week. Rinsing with warm salt water will help take away the tenderness. It may seem hard for you to put on the elastic at first, however it will become easier with practice. Rubber Band Wearing Tips: 1. Part-time wear does not move teeth, but it does cause them to be constantly sore. 2. Remove only when eating meals or brushing teeth. 3. Be sure to replace with new one immediately following mealtime and brushing. 4. Change them at least twice per day. 5. Always carry extra Rubber Bands with you. 6. Please stop by our office to pick up more Rubber Bands or call us and we can send more to you. We don’t want you to run out. 7. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR RUBBER BANDS! CHARLOTTESVILLE 2202 North Berkshire Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (434) 296-0188 [Return to Top] Copyright © Drs. Hamer & Hamer [Click Here] This Site Has Been Designed By: Sharon L. Campbell 540-948-6800