How do braces work?

Traditional dental braces are comprised of brackets and wires that are cemented to the outside of a patient’s teeth. Dental braces straighten teeth by applying pressure on the teeth to move towards the current wire’s curve.

This process is very gradual and takes months, as the bone and tooth roots have to adjust to the movement. Although variations in appliances and wires exist, the general premise in how they work is the same.

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