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Your orthodontist prescribed three things for your rubber bands: a size, a force and a material. Snapz Tasty Bands come in five sizes, three forces, and latex or non-latex, and the details you need are probably already printed on the bag you're using now.
Turn it over and look for these three things. They're on every bag, whichever brand your office gave you.
| Look for | It looks like | Pick it as |
|---|---|---|
| A fraction with an inch mark | 1/8″ · 3/16″ · 1/4″ · 5/16″ · 3/8″ | Diameter |
| A number with "oz" | 3.5 oz · 4.5 oz · 6.5 oz (sometimes written 3½ oz, 4½ oz, 6½ oz) |
Force |
| Any mention of latex | If the bag says it contains no latex, or you were told you have a latex allergy |
Non-Latex Otherwise choose Latex |
There's an animal on my bag. Fox, Rabbit, Moose: that's just a nickname, and every brand uses its own. The same animal can mean a different band from one company to the next, so skip the animal and read the numbers.
Pick your flavor, then select the diameter, force and material that match your bag exactly.
Some brands make forces we don't, like 2 oz, 3 oz, 6 oz or 8 oz, or print only "Light," "Medium" or "Heavy" with no number. Please don't round to the closest option. Ask your orthodontist's office which Snapz Tasty Bands size and force to use instead. It's a quick question for them, and it keeps your treatment on track.
Snap a photo of the label on your current bag and email it to product@snapztastybands.net. We'll tell you what the label says and which options to pick. We can only read what's printed on the bag. We can't choose a size for you, because only your orthodontist can prescribe it.
Once you've found it, choose Subscribe and save on the product page. Your bands arrive on schedule in the same size, and you'll never have to dig for the bag again. If your orthodontist changes your size, just update your subscription.
Diameter is how wide the band is before you stretch it. Your orthodontist picks it based on how far apart your hooks are. Force is how hard the band pulls when it's stretched: 3.5 oz is light, 4.5 oz is medium and 6.5 oz is heavy. Two bands that look alike can pull very differently, which is why both numbers matter.
No. Your size and force are part of your treatment plan, the same as your wires. Changing them without your orthodontist can slow down or change how your teeth move. If your bands feel too tight or keep snapping, tell your office.
That's common. Order one pack of each. Read each bag the same way and add each to your cart separately.
No. Aligner patients wear the same orthodontic elastics, prescribed the same way. Read your bag or ask your office, then order as above.
Get updates on new flavors, product news, and simple tips that help make orthodontic care easier for everyday routines.
Snapz orthodontic elastic bands are designed to make daily wear easier. With subtle flavor options and dependable elasticity, Snapz helps patients stay consistent with their orthodontic treatment while making routines easier for families.
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