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Braces
Braces are sets of wires and brackets cemented to the teeth. Over a period of about 24 to 28 months, the wires are tightened and adjusted, gradually applying enough force to move the teeth into alignment.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 11, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics | |
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