JMU Orthodontic Elastics 3/16 Medium, 500 Pack Dental Rubber Bands

Unable to fairly evaluate these as I am returning them because they are in fact latex free. That is included in small print. While some people need latex free, they did not work well with my appliance - too brittle.

These elastics are super strong and don’t snap and break in your mouth like other brands do. I’m very pleased since they are durable and properly fit my dental appliance. This makes a big difference when you have to wear the appliance at night. Prevents you from choking on a snapped elastic. I’d highly recommend this brand.

Just what I needed

Trash, don’t waste your time. Contact your orthodontist when you are getting low and have them mail you some. They are NOT the same as the one’s you get from your orthodontist. Sizes and strength do not match. It’s not worth risking additional time in those metal teeth torturers because you used the a band that was not matching the quality, size and strength you need. You are better off using your own used bands than these.

This is an update of my previous review, with a higher user rating. I was unhappy because these elastics break so quickly in use. However, I now believe that the fault is partly mine: I didn't realize I was ordering non-latex, which I don't need. So I made an error. I come to learn, as confirmed by my dental hygienist, that latex elastics are inherently more durable than non-latex ones, which can break in just a few days. I do wish that the seller explained in his product description that these are ONLY recommended if you cannot use latex, because this particular product will not last as long. I have now bought latex (from another seller) and those are working perfectly well for me.

I bought these for my daughter's braces. They worked perfectly. Showed the dentist what shes using and she checked the package. Says they're the same ones she was given from them. They worked perfectly, we were able to use these until we finished her braces journey.

Function is moderate . They stretch out easily and hard to stay in place . Size is adequate and thickness is great .

We got these based on the measurements of the bands the ortho gave us and these are a lot thicker which keeps them from busting, which is why we tried new bands. Took some getting used to but if you stretch them out before putting them on, that helps a lot! I used to wake up with the ones from ortho busted on my pillow or they'd bust while at school - hasn't happened with these thicker ones.