A teeth clip, also known as a brace, works by applying constant pressure to your teeth and jaws to gradually shift their position, ultimately improving the appearance of your smile.
The Mechanism Behind Teeth Clips (Braces)
Braces utilize a system of components that work together to achieve tooth alignment:
- Brackets: These are attached to each individual tooth.
- Archwire: This wire connects all the brackets and applies the force needed to move the teeth.
Orthodontic braces work by applying constant pressure to the teeth and jaws to shift their position and alter the smile's appearance. Brackets fitted to the teeth secure an archwire, which puts pressure on the teeth. Over time, the pressure forces crooked teeth to move into alignment.
How the Pressure Works
The archwire exerts consistent pressure on the brackets, which then transfers that pressure to the teeth. This sustained force stimulates bone remodeling around the teeth. Bone is resorbed (broken down) on the side where the tooth is being pushed towards, and new bone is deposited on the opposite side to stabilize the tooth in its new position.
Step-by-Step Action
- Brackets are bonded to the teeth.
- An archwire is fitted into the brackets.
- The archwire applies pressure to the teeth.
- This pressure causes the bone around the teeth to remodel.
- Over time, the teeth gradually move into the desired alignment.
- Regular adjustments are made to the archwire to maintain the proper pressure and direction of movement.
