All about Braces

There are two main types of braces for your teeth:

    Fixed braces or “train tracks”

These have small squares of metal with grooves and are stuck to the tooth. The wires which are put in to the grooves help move the teeth into the right position.
and

    Removable braces

These can be taken in and out of the mouth. They have a base made out of acrylic, which can be see-through or pink. Attached to the base are wires to hold it in position and springs to move the teeth.

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What does having braces involve?

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Brushing your teeth

3.

Changing what your teeth look like

(Information provided by Derek Richards)