The brackets and other special orthodontic hardware components of your braces have been secured in your mouth with a strong dental adhesive. This is designed to hold fast to the tension applied during your routine adjustment sessions. If you develop tooth decay issues around a piece of braces hardware, it could significantly increase the amount of time it takes to... read more »

Your braces gradually adjust the positions and alignment of your teeth to give you a better functioning mouth and a more appealing smile. This is done by gradually applying progressive tension to the braces hardware during your routine adjustment sessions. This effectively stretches the periodontal ligaments that anchor your teeth to help them slowly accept their new positions. Beyond this,... read more »