How Rubber Bands Work with Braces - Orthodontic Treatment Explained #3346062 (License: Personal Use)

This illustrated close-up shows metal braces on both arches with a yellow elastic (rubber band) stretched diagonally from an upper molar bracket to a lower canine bracket. The image highlights how intermaxillary elastics apply controlled force to reposition jaws and improve occlusion. It’s a simplified yet accurate depiction used in patient education materials.

Used on orthodontic clinic websites, educational blogs, or patient guides to explain the function of elastics in braces treatment; targets users seeking to understand orthodontic mechanics or preparing for appliance adjustments.