Why do some people have to wear a headgear and/or rubber bands?
Depending on what the situation calls for, a headgear, like any other auxiliary orthodontic appliance, may be called for to achieve certain objectives, whether it is to influence growth of the jaws, or make more space for teeth- or both. Rubber bands (elastics) stretched between teeth are prescribed to exert a pulling force between them. It goes without saying that it is very important for the patient to follow instructions from the orthodontist with the wear of headgear and/or elastics in order to make treatment progress as best and quickly as possible.
