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How do braces work?
Braces realign teeth to improve the appearance of a smile and provide a proper- functioning bite. Braces have four basic parts: a bracket made of metal or ceramic, attached to each tooth; a bonding material (glue) that attaches the bracket to the tooth; a thin metal wire that runs from bracket to bracket; and elastic that ties the wire onto the bracket. Teeth are moved when the wire puts pressure on the brackets and teeth.
