Application
The application process of spacers usually involves stringing floss through the rubber band and placing the spacer between the teeth. There is some pressure throughout the process and some soreness after, but overall, the spacer application process is quite painless, although the patient may immediately start to feel pain from the pressure exerted on the teeth. Sometimes special orthodontic tools are used to stretch open the rubber bands, depending on how crowded the teeth are. If the jaw is especially crowded, the spacers may cause intense pain due to the teeth moving closer together. This pain begins a while after placement and usually lasts for several days.
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