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Does getting rubber bands mean that your almost done with braces?

when i first got my braces on my dentist said that I should get them off in August 2013 but nooow my dentist said that i only have one more month left for the rubber bands, does that mean that i am almost done with braces? My teeth are really straight and he said that im taking really good care of them and that im doing a good job. everyone that i asked has said that rubber bands are one of the last steps of braces?! thank you so much!!(:

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  • 8 years ago
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    It depends...I had rubber bands for an entire year( though I usually didn't wear them) but I know some people who only wore their rubber bands for a couple of months. Considering that you're taking good care of your teeth, this may be the last stage of orthodontia for you! :)

  • 8 years ago

    Same thing happened to me. I ended up getting my braces tightened and a new set of rubber bands, but they said that'd be the last one. Even if this was your last time with bands, they will most likely moniter the behavior of your teeth without them for a few weeks (braces still on) then determine if you can get them off or if you need to continue wearing rubber bands. This could be a few extra weeks, even months.

    Even with this said, your best bet would probably be to ask your orthodontist to be certain.

    Source(s): Personal experience ^_^
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    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    wasnt the final step for me...guess it relies upon however the lower back i swear my orthodontist became loopy..guy informed me a minimum of 5 diverse situations while i'd be getting my braces off..stored dropping metallic products in my mouth while he adjusted my braces.. ahhh properly my enamel are severe high quality and rapidly now

  • 4 years ago

    wasnt the final step for me...guess it relies upon however the lower back i swear my orthodontist became loopy..guy informed me a minimum of 5 different situations whilst i could be getting my braces off..saved dropping metallic products in my mouth whilst he adjusted my braces.. ahhh properly my enamel are severe high quality and promptly now

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    It's one of the last steps.

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