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Orthodontic Terms

Orthodontic Terms

You have made the wise decision to start your child or yourself in orthodontic treatment. Now that you are dealing with braces, you might find yourself faced with terms that you have never come across. Below is a list of several common terms used in orthodontics today:

1. Brackets
Brackets are the metal or ceramic pieces that are bonded to each tooth and hold archwires in place. They are the foundations of braces.

2. Self-ligating brackets
There are brackets ...

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