After your orthodontic separators are installed, you will have to be careful not to loosen them from between your teeth. Sticky or gummy foods can stick to the spacers and potentially pull them out. On the other hand, soft foods will feel good if your teeth feel uncomfortable due to the spacers, and will be gentle on them without dislodging them.
Because you can't floss where the spacers are inserted between your teeth, you should also avoid foods that can get stuck between your teeth. Get more info on what you can and can't eat throughout your braces treatment. While you will only wear your spacers for a few days, it is important to care from them and ensure they don't fall out too early. You should continue brushing and flossing your teeth, but don't floss in the places where the spacers have been inserted between your teeth, as this could dislodge the spacers.
When brushing, try to brush back and forth across the tops and sides of your teeth, rather than up and down vertically, which can move the spacer from its correct position. Be careful what you eat to ensure that the orthodontic separators don't get dislodged — see the guide above on foods to avoid. Make sure to not chew gum. If the spacers fall out just days before your next visit to the orthodontist, that's okay: it means the spacers have successfully created enough space for your braces to be put on.
If they fall out more than 4 days before your visit days, they may need to be put back in, so contact your orthodontist for more information. Orthodontic separators are a medical device and should only be used under the supervision of a licensed orthodontist and their staff. Elastic rubber band separators may look like rubber bands, but you cannot use regular rubber bands as spacers.
This could damage your teeth or gums, or even get stuck and cause infection or inflammation in your gums. Be sure to follow your orthodontist's instructions when seeking braces care — your compliance and oral health are an important part of achieving a healthy, beautiful smile. Contact Us. Call Us Email Us Emergency. Laura Edwards , Orthodontist Medically reviewed by: Dr. There are two kinds of orthodontic separators: Rubber spacers These are very small elastic loops that slide between two back teeth.
Metal spacers These are small metal rings that are inserted between two back teeth. This pain will probably last about a week. During that time, you will be getting used to the feeling of your new braces.
The wires and rubber bands put pressure on your teeth to slowly straighten them. This is because orthodontic treatment is highly personalized based on both the orthodontist and the patient. Your expenses will depend on your age, insurance plan and the type of braces you wear. First, your orthodontist puts bands around your back molars. This may involve some slight pressure or pinching, but it won't be painful. Then, your orthodontist applies a special glue to your teeth that doesn't taste good, but doesn't hurt.
It's normal for your mouth, teeth, and jaws to be a little sore for the first few days to a week of wear. Furthermore, if you wear your elastics only intermittently NOT full time you will have constant discomfort because your teeth don't have a chance to get used to them, so be sure to keep the elastics in FULL TIME! These are usually referred to as spacers or separators because they create space or separate the back teeth. These are necessary if you are going to have metal rings or bands placed around the back teeth.
For most patients, getting braces put on takes about hours. The process may seem a little unpleasant, but you shouldn't worry about pain. First, the dentist will clean and dry your teeth; then he or she will apply a special glue that holds the brackets on.
The separators may feel funny at first, like food is stuck between your teeth. You may even experience some tenderness or sensitivity in the area where the separators are. This is an indication that the separators are working and doing their job. However, this tenderness will only last a few days. Any discomfort or soreness can be relieved with whatever medication you would take for a headache.
The separators need to be in place for a few days to do their job.
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