Crowded teeth are common. Mal-alignment of the teeth result in croockedness of the bite, with some teeth operlapping and crossing over each other. Teeth that are not straight reflect light erratically resulting in uneven shadows and contours which affect the attractiveness of the smile. Some crowded cases, but not all, may require extractions to allow…
Caribbean Smiles Orthodontics > Adult treatments
July 15, 2020
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Understanding Braces
How do braces work? The parts of the braces called brackets are glued onto the teeth. After the brackets are placed on the teeth, a wire is then placed within the brackets. The brackets and the wires act as handles to move the teeth around. Each bracket is tailor made for each tooth, and there…