Can I use a rubber band to align a turned tooth?

Self-treatment is not advisable. Dental and orthodontic treatment should always be conducted under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.

Patients should be aware that “do-it-yourself” treatments substantially increase the risk of irreparable damage.

For example, rubber bands can work their way under the gumline, and if forgotten or not promptly removed, they can strangle the root of the tooth and kill it. That could lead to the need for an extraction.

If a tooth has rotated, something within the oral cavity is the cause. Please consult an orthodontist to understand what has caused your tooth to turn and how it can be corrected.