Traditional braces have brackets cemented to your teeth that are connected by a thin piece of wire. Your orthodontist adjusts the wire regularly to apply pressure, straightening your teeth ...

Self-ligating braces use a built-in mechanism to hold the archwire in place. They differ from traditional braces, which use elastic ties or metal wires.

Ceramic braces realign, adjust, and straighten the teeth, similarly to traditional metal braces. They can treat a range of teeth alignment issues, including more severe cases involving underbites ...