1 / 7OFFCUP Orthodontic Elastic Bands, 5/16 in, 500 Pack
Pack: OFFCUP Orthodontic Elastic Bands are supplied as 500 braces elastics in 5/16-inch size, with five placers. The listing specifies medium strength at 3.5 oz. The stated size and strength should match your orthodontist’s instructions before use.
At a glance
- Pack includes 500 elastics and five double-ended placers, according to the listing.
- The listing identifies the elastics as 5/16 inch and medium strength at 3.5 oz.
- The manufacturer describes the material as natural rubber.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated 500-band quantity and five placers provide a ready supply of the listed components.
- The two-ended placer is described as having a hook for positioning elastics and a pusher for removal.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Brand | OFFCUP |
|---|---|
| Product type | Orthodontic elastic bands |
| Quantity | 500 pieces |
| Size | 5/16 inch |
| Strength | medium strength 3.5 oz |
| Material | natural rubber |
| Elastic placers | 5 pieces |
|---|---|
| Placer design | different hooks at each end, one end provides an elastic hook and the other end provides a pusher to eliminate elasticity |
What to know before buying
- Use only the size and strength directed by your orthodontist. The listing says to choose size according to orthodontist instructions and describes the bands as applying traction to braces.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- People whose orthodontist has specified 5/16-inch elastics at the listed strength.
- Braces wearers looking for a pack that includes elastic placers.
Less suited to
- Anyone needing a different size or strength than the one specified by their orthodontist.
- Buyers who require a stated latex-free material, which the listing does not establish.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
72% 72% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
7% 7% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
5% 5%
The product has an aggregate rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 906 ratings, with 72% five-star and 5% one-star ratings. Those figures show a generally positive overall rating alongside some lower scores, but do not identify what customers liked or disliked. They cannot establish whether the listed size, strength or included placers suit an individual orthodontic plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many bands and placers are listed?
The listing states 500 orthodontic bands and five elastic placers.
What size and strength are these elastics?
The listing gives a size of 5/16 inch and describes the strength as medium, 3.5 oz. Confirm that both match your orthodontist’s instructions.
What are the placers for?
The listing describes a hook at one end for positioning an elastic and a pusher at the other end for removing it.
What material are the bands made from?
The listing identifies natural rubber. It does not specify that the bands are latex-free.
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