Elastics on braces?

i just got elastics yesterday...they extend from my top pointy teeth...canine teeth or sometihng to the teeth right before my 12 year old molers....i go through about 20 elastics a day...i cant eat with them....when i try to eat anything they break..and i have to put a new one on...is this normal to not be able to wear braces while eating or not??..........help!

Elastics on braces?
Yea I have the same problem..... I accidentally swollow mine when I get.. i've probably injested about 3 packs!! haha.. just take them out and put a new one in when your done!! nbd.
Reply:I also had braces and I was not allowed to wear the elastics when I ate. You should take them out when you eat then put them back when you're done. I dont know how anyone can eat with them. Good luck!
Reply:You have to take them out to eat. Put them right back in afterwards.
Reply:Generally you take them out to eat...........I suggest calling your othodontist again just to clarify the instructions. =)
Reply:i dont eat with them either. my orthodontist said i dont have to. just make sure you have them in when you're not eating.
Reply:Elastics are to be removed while you eat and put back on soon after.
Reply:Its perfectly fine to change them all the time but its recommended to change them at least once a day. and even though you should take them off while eating some people actually learn how to eat with them on while snacking.



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