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.