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braces

mouth of someone with braces, showing ceramic braces on top and metal braces on the bottom.

braces are sets of wires and brackets cemented to the teeth. over a period of about 24 to 28 months, the wires are tightened and adjusted, gradually applying enough force to move the teeth into alignment.

current as of: august 6, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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