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BRACES: 101

Hadly Jo Smile

Ok, you came in super excited, got your teeth bling, took all the selfies and now reality as hit you... YOU HAVE BRACES! 

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This page will walk you through the correct names for "that pokey thingy", how to brush, dos, don'ts and at home solutions. 

What's that?

braces parts

Bracket: Metal squares

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Arch wire: wire going through every bracket

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O tie : the tiny color elastic around each bracket. It holds the wire in the bracket.

 

Hook: Posts coming off of brackets. For elastic wear. 

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