Hey there! I had braces on my teeth for 5 years! Have you had them?
no, i've never had braces. i actually know nothing about them but i'm curious to learn more
Oh okay, well, dental braces are devices that are cemented to your teeth and tied together with a mechanism, usually a metal wire, to straighten your teeth and align your bite for both cosmetic purposes and dental health
cemented? it doesn't damage the teeth?
Actually, no as long as you keep your teeth clean while having them on. Many people I see who had them end up having discoloration or stains around where the brackets are but I didnt have that problem. Also braces are almost always used with other appliances that are attached to them to help widen jaws or shape the teeth and jaws correctly.