Braces do most of the work moving teeth into place. But you may also need to wear dental appliances to help move and protect your teeth. Learn how your braces and appliances wotk, and know how to take care of them. Wearing your equipment the right way is the fastest way to straight teeth.

Braces put steady pressure on your teeth to move them into place. As your teeth move, your orthodontist will adjust the braces.

Braces: A Parts List

The most common braces parts are in the diagram below.