- Alastic
AlasticAlastic Easy-To-Tie Ligatures are small rubber bands designed with a 45-degree bend that are hooked on brackets to hold the archwire in place.
- Archwire
ArchwireA metal wire which is attached to your brackets to move your teeth.
- Band
BandA metal ring that is placed on your teeth to hold parts of your braces.
- Bracket
BracketA metal or ceramic part that is glues onto a tooth and serves as a means of fastening the archwire.
- Chain
ChainA stretchable plastic chain used to close spaces, rotate teeth or hold archwire into brackets.
- Mouthguard
MouthguardA device which is used to protect your mouth from injury when you are participating in sports. The use of a mouthguard is especially important for orthodontic patients, to prevent injuries.
- Palatial Expander
Palatial ExpanderA device used to make your jaw wider.
- Separator
SeparatorA plastic or metal part which the orthodontist uses to create pace between your teeth for bands.
- Retainer
RetainerA gadget that the orthodontist gives you towear after they remove your braces. The retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth and holds them in the correct position. You wear the retainer at night to make sure that none of your teeth move while your jaw hardens and your teeth get strongly attached to your jaw.
- Wax
WaxA clear wax used to prevent your braces from irritating your lips when your braces are first put on, or at other times.