Jay Galati DDS, MSD, PC
Orthodontic Specialist for the Entire Family
The Parts of Your Braces
- Archwire
- Wire running between braces which exerts pressure to move teeth.
- Band
- A ring surrounding an anchor tooth in the back of the mouth.
- Bracket
- A small stainless steel or ceramic brace glued to the face of the tooth. The archwire passes through the slot of the bracket.
- A-Lastic
- Clear, colored or silver "doughnut". These ties hold the wire in place.
- Steel Tie
- A very thin wire wrapped around one bracket holding the archwire into its slot.
- Figure 8 tie
- A very thin wire looped around multiple brackets.
- Palatal Expander
- An appliance placed in the palate or roof of the mouth used to widen the arch.
- Coil Spring
- A small spring placed around the archwire to either maintain or increase space between teeth.
- Hook
- A part of the bracket or band used for attachment of the rubber bands.
- Rubber Bands (Elastics)
- A clear or colored band that is strung from the hooks between the upper and lower teeth.
Where Are We?
(480) 656-7801
8573 East Princess Drive
Suite 203
Scottsdale, AZ 85255