How To Eat With Braces Rubber Bands. But, many orthodontists suggest removing those elastic bands during taking a meal. I actually managed to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich too (although very slowly).
Braces play a vital role in the alignment of the teeth and jaw. Rubber bands are extremely helpful as they help move the teeth and jaw into proper alignment. You would want to wear the rubber bands with them stretching from the bottom, back teeth to the front, top teeth.
But then, my mom took some canned soup, warmed it up, and then blended it.
Most of the time, you are supposed to use your rubber bands while eating. Rubber bands or 'elastics' are used during orthodontic treatment to help move the teeth and align the bite of the upper and lower teeth. Two bites in, i realized something unnerving. Rubber bands attach to small hooks on the braces and are taken on and off by the patient.