What Are Braces Ligatures

Wire ligatures are often recommended for teeth that are turned or twisted to ensure that the archwire remains securely slotted in place. Wire ligatures provide reliable connections when the forces opposing the desired tooth movements are substantial.

What does ligatures do for braces?

Wire ligatures are often recommended for teeth that are turned or twisted to ensure that the archwire remains securely slotted in place. Wire ligatures provide reliable connections when the forces opposing the desired tooth movements are substantial.

How often are ligatures changed?

And those get changed by your orthodontist every 4-6 weeks. So the next time you have an adjustment, the stained ligatures will be replaced with fresh new ones and your braces will look white and perfect again.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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