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How Do Braces Work?In their entirety, braces work by applying continuous pressure over a period of time to slowly move teeth in a specific direction. As the teeth move, the bone changes shape as pressure is applied. Braces are made up of the following components: Brackets are the small squares that are bonded directly to the front of each tooth with a special dental bonding agent or are attached to orthodontic bands. Brackets act like handles, holding the arch wires that move the teeth. There are several types of brackets, including stainless steel and tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, which are often selected because they’re less obvious. Occasionally, brackets are cemented to the back of teeth, in order to hide them from view.Orthodontic bands are stainless steel, clear, or tooth-colored materials that are cemented to the teeth with dental bonding agents. They wrap around each tooth to provide an anchor for the brackets. The clear or tooth-colored bands are more cosmetically appealing options but are more expensive than stainless steel. They are not used in all patients. Some people have only brackets and no bands.Spacers are separators that fit between teeth to create a small space prior to placement of orthodontic bands.Arch wires attach to the brackets and act as tracks to guide the movement of the teeth. Arch wires can be made of metal or be clear or tooth-colored.Ties are small rubber rings or fine wires that fasten the arch wire to the brackets. They can be clear, metal, or colored.A buccal tube on the band of the last tooth holds the end of the arch wire securely in place.Tiny elastic rubber bands, called ligatures, hold the arch wires to the brackets.Springs may be placed on the arch wires between brackets to push, pull, open, or close the spaces between teeth.Two bands on the upper teeth may have headgear tubes on them to hold the facebow of the he