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What you need to know about brackets

What you need to know about brackets

Brackets are one of the most important elements of orthodontic braces. To put it simply, they are what holds the wire in place on your teeth. They can be different sizes, colors and shapes depending on the technique used to straighten your teeth. Some examples of different types of brackets include metal twin brackets, self-litigating brackets and clear, ceramic or cosmetic brackets.

Over the course of history, brackets have been made out of many different types of ...

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What’s new in orthodontics?

What’s new in orthodontics?

If you had braces as a teenager and you are now contemplating orthodontic treatment for one of your own children, you will find that a lot has changed over the years. I had braces when I was in high school, and mine were the proverbial “train tracks” or the metal bands wrapped around every one of my teeth. That was in the late 1970’s and my how things have changed!

Shortly after my braces were removed, most orthodontists were ...

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