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A fixed braces or fixed appliance is a dental appliance which cannot be removed by the patient. Dental appliances are used to move the teeth to correct , situations in which the teeth are not aligned properly in the mouth. Depending on the nature of the , a dental appliance may be worn primarily for cosmetic reasons, to straighten teeth which look unsightly, or it may be important for medical reasons, to correct a malocclusion which may cause difficulty eating, increase the risk of oral infections, or cause other problems. Fixed appliance therapy also requires a commitment on the part of the patient to make regular appointments and to take care of the appliance. If the appliance is left in the mouth without adjustments, it can potentially cause damage to the mouth and teeth.

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

Dental braces (also known as orthodontic braces, or braces) are devices used in that align and straighten and help to position them with regard to a person's bite, while also working to improve dental health. They are often used to correct , as well as , , , open bites, , crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the and . Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the or and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws. metal wired braces are stainless steel and are sometimes in combination with titanium. Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces. These braces have a metal bracket with an elastic (rubber band)ties holding the wire onto the metal brackets. The second most common type of braces are self ligating braces that do not require the need of elastic ties. Instead, the wire goes through the bracket. Often with this type of braces, treatment time is reduced, there is less pain on the teeth, and requires less adjustments than traditional braces.

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