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Ortho 101
Modern orthodontic appliances are normally made of metal, plastic or
ceramic materials. They can be removable or fixed (cemented/bonded) to
the teeth. Braces work by Dr. Cohen placing a gentle, constant force in
a carefully monitored manner to slowly move
your teeth to the desired position. In the past metal bands with brackets were placed around each tooth. Thanks to great orthodontic
advances, new treatment methods are more efficient, affordable and
aesthetic for you, the patient. People will hardly notice you are
wearing them, and you’ll find them to be more comfortable then ever.
An orthodontic appliance is a very precise, carefully engineered
tooth-moving device made of tiny specialized parts. Dr. Cohen will guide
your teeth into a correct position by
adjusting the braces. To help understand what is happening during
treatment, you should become familiar with the parts of your braces and
some orthodontic terminology.
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Orthodontic Terms
(scroll your mouse over the word
to reveal definition)
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Appliance
Archwire
Band
Banding
Bonding
Bracket
Cephalometic X-ray
Coil Spring
Crowding
Debanding
Debonding
Gingiva
Headgear
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Hooks
Impressions
Mandibular
Maxillary
Mouthguard
Orthodontist
Orthognathic Surgery
Palatal Expander
Panoramic X-ray
Retainer
Rubber Band (elastics)
Spacer
Ties
Wax
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