How to fix braces on teeth

In life, we often see some people wearing braces, a dental correction tool. Generally speaking, if you have never had braces before, you don’t know how they are installed. In fact, the installation of braces is not simple, but it is not as complicated as everyone imagines. Today we will introduce to you how braces are fixed on teeth. Friends who are interested can learn about it.

Cleaning tooth surface

Initially, your dentist will have you bite down on two soft sponges to prevent you from accidentally injuring yourself during the procedure.

The dentist will then use a small brush like an electric toothbrush and polishing paste to clean the surface of the teeth to lay a good foundation for wearing braces.

Glue bracket

After the tooth surface is cleaned, the dentist will first treat the tooth surface with a weak acid and apply a treatment liquid on the tooth surface to strengthen the bond with the bonding material. Next, the dentist will apply a layer of resin adhesive on the back of the bracket.

The bracket is then bonded to the tooth and any excess adhesive is scraped off.

Curing adhesive

Next, a curing light is used to quickly cure the adhesive, securing the bracket firmly to the tooth. Repeat the same steps on the other teeth until all brackets are installed.

Archwire Installation

The last step is to pass the archwire through these fixed brackets one by one, and then lock the archwire and brackets firmly together through a locking device or ligature wire. In this way, a perfect pair of braces is completed!

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How do traditional braces straighten teeth?

Traditional orthodontic treatment relies on the elasticity of the archwire to restore the teeth to their normal position. As the teeth move and the elasticity of the archwire decreases, we need to regularly replace the archwires with different lengths and elasticities to gradually move the teeth to the optimal position and ultimately achieve the purpose of correction.

Therefore, installing braces is just the beginning of our orthodontic journey. What is more important is to go for follow-up visits on time.