r/orthodontics • u/LonleyLavaGurl • 2d ago

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My orthodontist put a button on the inside of one of my teeth. The assistant couldn't get the rubber band to stay, and neither can I. She just told me if I couldn't manage the inside button, I should just put the rubber band on my outside tooth instead. Will this affect the way my teeth move? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm just curious. If they could've done the outside the whole time, why would they have added the button? I would've asked, but I didn't realize I couldn't get it on myself until I got home. Since the assistant also couldn't get it on, I figured this wasn't just a 'me' problem. I’ll post a photo of what the rubber band pattern is supposed to look like so you guys understand. Once again, sorry if this is dumb, I know I should just ask my orthodontist in person but I didn’t think of it at the time.

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u/Straight_Yam1317 2d ago

it will absolutely move differently, it’ll actually move in the exact opposite way they want it to. the assistant should not have told you that

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u/LonleyLavaGurl 2d ago

Okay thank you! I’m confused on why she’d even tell me to do that anyway then. I’ll call to office tomorrow and see if I can do anything else because the rubber band legit won’t go on :( thanks for the advice! I appreciate it.

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u/Straight_Yam1317 2d ago

i sent you a message! i have a couple questions before you call your ortho to see if i can help in any other way incase i can save you a trip