metal braces

understanding metal braces

Metal braces are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of stainless steel, braces straighten your teeth using brackets and archwires. Metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires.

Traditional metal braces from Align Orthodontics feature brackets that run along a guide wire. The wire and brackets that form part of the braces are pressed against the patient’s teeth. This supports minor movements that can help in properly aligning and straightening the teeth. With braces, you have the option of adding colored ties for a colorful smile.

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