Anything that is attached to your teeth that moves your teeth or corrects your bite.

A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and guides the direction of tooth movement.

A thin metal ring, usually stainless steel, which serves to secure orthodontic attachments to a tooth. The band is closely adapted to fit the contours of the tooth and then cemented into place.

An orthodontic attachment made of metal, ceramic or plastic that holds the archwire against each tooth. The archwire fits into a slot in the bracket. Brackets may be attached directly to each tooth or [..]

Crystalline, alumina, tooth-shade or clear synthetic sapphire brackets that are aesthetically more attractive than conventional metal attachments.

An elastic chain that is used to hold the archwires onto the brackets.

The coil spring fits between brackets and over the archwire.

The removal of cemented orthodontic bands.

A tiny rubber ring that ties the archwire into the bracket. Found in numerous colors for better appearance.

A permanent retainer that is bonded to the back side of the front teeth to keep the teeth from shifting from their new position.