Orthodontic brace fitting. Fitting an orthodontic brace to a patient's teeth. Small metal brackets are being glued to each tooth. A wire will then be
Orthodontic brace fitting. Fitting an orthodontic brace to a patient's teeth. Small metal brackets are being glued to each tooth. A wire will then be fitted to connect the brackets. The wire will be tightened and will slowly, over weeks and months, correct the alignment of the teeth. The procedure is usually performed on children, though adult teeth can also be realigned.
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