When you hear the word ‘elastics’ you might think of those small rubber bands that you use in your hair (or rubber bands). But when you have braces, elastics play an important role in correcting your bite and aligning your teeth. At Imagine Orthodontic Studio, we are here to make sure your orthodontic journey to a stunning smile is as smooth and exciting as possible, so let’s dive into why elastics are so important!

Correcting Your Bite

When you are choosing the traditional route of metal braces (versus clear aligners like angel aligners) you will need to have elastics on your journey to correct your bite! Elastis helps to fix various bite problems, like overbites, underbites, and even crossbites. Using elastics with your braces helps by gently applying pressure to move your teeth into the correct position creating a more balanced bite.

Improves Alignment & Speeding Up Treatment

Unlike clear aligners, elastics work alongside your braces to ensure that your teeth move in the desired direction. Wearing elastics properly (as directed by our amazing orthodontic team) can accelerate your orthodontic treatment process. There are many ways that the elastics can be attached to your braces. With each design, the elastics will determine how your teeth move into proper alignment. Properly wearing your braces can help you achieve your perfect smile faster!

Customization

An option with traditional braces (and elastics) that is not talked about often is the customization option. This is a fun aspect of braces and elastics. At Imagine Orthodontic Studio we want everyone to be able to have braces that match their personality, that is why we offer colored brackets! Alongside our colored brackets, you can customize the colors of your elastics to show off your personality, school colors, favorite sports team, or even the holidays/season! Colored brackets and colored elastics make wearing braces more fun!

Clear Aligners Versus Braces (& Elastics)

While going the traditional route with your orthodontic treatment (braces and elastics) can be effective and save some time, some teens and young adults prefer the more modern alternative route of clear aligners, such as Invisalign or Angel Aligners. Clear aligners are virtually invisible which is what makes them a more attractive option for those who want to straighten their teeth without the noticeable appearance of braces and elastics.

Whether you are leaning toward traditional braces (and elastics) or clear aligners, Imagine Orthodontic Studio offers both options with the latest orthodontic technology and a personalized approach! Our experienced and amazing teams across our five Florida locations (Clearwater, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Tampa & Orlando) are dedicated to helping you achieve your dream smile. Book your free consultation with our teams today!