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Molar bands are tiny rings that fit around your back molars. They’re put on by orthodontists when placing a set of braces on your teeth.

The bands are typically made of metal or stainless steel. This makes them durable and also reasonably easy to fit to a tooth. Orthodontists can also weld other brace parts that are made of steel or metal to molar bands.

While molar bands are used with braces, only select people require them. Your orthodontist might recommend molar bands if you have a sizable gap to close, or if you need to realign your bite along with straightening your teeth.

Additionally, in situations where a bracket on back teeth can easily break when biting, molar bands are a better choice.

Molar bands are often recommended for people having corrective jaw surgery. This allows less risk of broken brackets, and the surgeon can tie a surgical splint to these bands.

Orthodontists also recommend molar bands in children whose teeth haven’t fully grown since the bands can go slightly under the gum.

Additionally, you might need a molar band if you wear headgear to correct your jaw growth or have large fillings.