How Braces Work: "Simply Put"

Teeth move through the use of force. The force applied by the archwire pushes the tooth in a particular direction and a stress is created within the Periodontal Ligament.A tooth will usually move about a millimeter per month during orthodontic movement, but there is high individual variability. Orthodontic mechanics can vary in efficiency, thus explaining a wide range of response to orthodontic treatment.

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Lingual Braces: For teeth angled "Inward"

Same rule applies for Lingual Braces, pressure & force is applied from the inside out to shape perfectly aligned lower or upper teeth.

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