How to place rubber bands (elastics) on my clear aligners (Invisalign)

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In some orthodontic treatment, rubber bands (also referred to as elastics) are used with clear aligners, including the Invisalign brand of appliance. It is often the case when we need to correct the bite from front to back.

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[frshprnc]

It’s not easy it’s hard AF!!! That’s why I’m on YouTube searching for help

[Meteorsaur]

This was a lifesaver! Got my first set of invisalign today and was struggling and panicking when I couldn't figure out how to put in the elastics, but I finally got it because of your video! Thank you so much 😄

[MichelleDo]

I’m probably going to have to watch it daily til I get this right. This looks super easy compare to what my ortho showed me. First few times the rubber band snapped into my face haha.

[simonkacmuk]

This saved my life. The orthodontist said me, that I should hooked elastics while aligners are in my mounth and it was impossible for me. Just flying rubber bands all over my place and after half an hour of trying I've gave up. Then I found this video and were finaly able to put elastics in my mounth. So thank you very much for this video 😍

[leirsdeirs]

This helped a lot. Mines is slightly different than yours but what I found helps is to put the top one on as loosely as you can and then attach the rubber band and tighten the top one after the rubber band is on.

[Pharetra]

You saved my sanity last night at 11:30 trying to get my elastics on my new aligners. This is such a good technique I'm annoyed they didn't teach it at my orthodontist

[jenniexoxo]

I've been doing invisalign for a year and a half now. I'm getting more trays. My bite is still off. we talked about elastics yesterday. This was helpful. Thank you 😊

[abdim]

This is a blessing from God himself.
The rubber bands made things complicated

[blazinbutter]

Finally did it with the help of this video. Not sure why info on this is so hard to find. The girl here has style and quirky mannerisms she probably would do well on social media.

[InDirectDiana]

Yay! This was helpful
Ortho showed me how do put them on with pliers. I was like... do I also get the pliers to take home??? 🧐

[MsGlenn]

Wow never thought of doing it this way. Doing this tomorrow

[Brittlesmith]

Super helpful. I had buttons on the top and my lower canines but it rotated me canines so we stopped elastics and did a round without. Now I’m on my last round of Invisalign and I only have buttons on top and hooks on my bottom trays. It was so hard trying to loop in on the tray with it in my mouth. Definitely gunna try this 🤞🏽😄

[Leahs-ib]

Thank you! Very helpful! A much easier and less complicated way! Buttons on bottom for me

[galaxymada]

Very helpful video for my son...Thanks

[hennyssy]

Thankk youuuu i was struggling so much to put them

[peterbdavies]

Great if they attach to the aligner. Mine attach to buttons attached my teeth. I am close to giving up with them

[monicariley]

This was a game changer! Thank you so much!

[emgineerh]

This worked without using elastic placer. 😍

[Skittlesareafruit]

Thank you! This has been really helpful. 😊

[cyberfire]

That's really good and all but did the dentist mention anything about proper tongue posture?
I've been using invisalign for as long as I can remember, and I've got a pretty good smile, at the cost of my face. I had robust cheekbones and more of a defined jawline, and now it's all saggy, long, and narrow. This really upsets me because why would I be paying a lot for a good smile while it ruins my face.

I guess it's either have proper tongue posture, and hope for the best now.