Important to wear my rubber bands when I snack?

Question

I have to get rubber bands for my braces on Monday and I was just thinking. Me and my friend's do a lot of snacking all day long. Is it important to wear them while snacking or not? I know you're not supposed to wear them while eating but I'd probably run out of rubber bands if I replaced them every time I had a snack. Important to wear them or not?

Answer 1

wear them as much as you can.

in the long run it'll be better.

take them out whenever your eating Big stuff like steaks and stuff like that. but if you eat with them too much they'll end up popping in you mouth, which hurts...

Answer 2

it doesnt really matter. just keep them in if they arent too uncomfortable

Answer 3

I HAVE BRACES TOO! DO NOT WEAR THEM! it hurts so bad when it pops, depending on which size you have. but they are annoying sometime. i stopped wearing mine, but i have to start back soon.

Answer 4

don't wear them while eating. just pull them out, eat, and put the same one's back in. change them once a day and you'll be fine

Answer 5

Eating, snacking, taking a bite of something- it's just not a good idea to be wearing them when you have food in your mouth. They're a hassle to eat with, and things get stuck in them. So taking them out whenever you munch is very much suggested.