They may be used if you have bite problems (also called malocclusions), crooked teeth, gaps or other problems with your teeth.
Although they are mainly used on children and teenagers - as treatment is easier when you are still growing - adults can also benefit from braces.
Braces are made up of three basic parts:
- Brackets
- Bonding (or band)
- Arch wire
The way braces work is that the teeth are moved through the use of force - the wires in the braces push the tooth in the desired direction.
When this happens, there is a biological response which leads to bone remodeling. Bone is created on one side and resorbed on the other side.
A tooth will usually move about a millimeter per month during orthodontic treatment but there are big variations depending on the individual and the exact treatment.
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