How does bracing work?

Braces work by constantly putting pressure on your teeth, slowly encouraging them to move into the correct position. It's the arch wire that puts most of the pressure on your teeth, while many of the other parts (like the brackets) work to hold it in place.

1. How do Archwires move teeth?
2. Is bracing painful?
3. Do braces move your teeth everyday?
4. How do braces know where to move teeth?

How do Archwires move teeth?

An archwire puts pressure on your teeth and jawline, and elastic O-rings connect the archwire to the brackets. The archwire is adjusted periodically as your teeth slowly move into the desired place, and the elastic bands are switched out at orthodontist appointments.

Is bracing painful?

The honest answer is that braces do not hurt at all when they are applied to the teeth, so there is no reason to be anxious about the placement appointment. There will be mild soreness or discomfort after the orthodontic wire is engaged into the newly placed brackets, which may last for a few days to a week.

Do braces move your teeth everyday?

The short answer to the question of whether braces move your teeth everyday is yes. Nevertheless, due to the speed of teeth shifting, braces must be worn for significant and often, unfavorable lengths of time.

How do braces know where to move teeth?

Tooth movement is your body's natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time. When pressure is applied to teeth, the bone and connective tissue around them responds by remodeling and adapting to the new tooth position.