When braces are being bonded, a retractor, which is a device that keeps the mouth open so the orthodontist may work unimpeded, is placed first. Then, a mild solution will be put on the tooth ...

Self-ligating braces require both this method and an additional process to create the metal door that covers the wire slot. There is also an additional process to accurately put the door and the ...

Can I still put braces on as I'm 23 yrs old and my teeth are crooked. How long will it take to straighten my teeth. They are not that crooked it's just that I speak a little funny with the "th th th ...

I' m wondering if you can help me out. I had braces put on in November 2007, a couple of months before I turned 21. When I first had the consultation, the orthodantist told me I' d have the braces off ...