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When you have braces, small fixtures called brackets are attached to your teeth. A thin metal wire called an archwire runs through these brackets. The archwire is gradually adjusted to apply force, ...

Metal braces are an orthodontic treatment that may help align crooked or overcrowded teeth. Braces also have an important role in improving oral health. Malocclusion — the misalignment of a person’s ...