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11. Picture of Types of Braces
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a. Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc / Blend Images / Getty
b. Photo courtesy of Dr. Ted Rothstein, drted.com
c. Jake Holmes / iStockphoto
a. Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc / Blend Images / Getty
b. Photo courtesy of Dr. Ted Rothstein, drted.com
c. Jake Holmes / iStockphoto
Metal braces are still used, but many other options are available. Brackets -- the parts that attach to each tooth -- can be clear, tooth-colored, or multi-colored. They can even be attached to the back of the tooth so they are out of view. There are even "invisible" braces that use a series of clear, plastic molds to gradually move the teeth into alignment.
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Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD on August 03, 2010
Image Source (clockwise): Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc / Blend Images / Getty; Dr. Ted Rothstein, drted.com; Jake Holmes / iStockphoto.
Text: "Dental Braces and Retainers", WebMD Medical Reference
Image Source (clockwise): Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc / Blend Images / Getty; Dr. Ted Rothstein, drted.com; Jake Holmes / iStockphoto.
Text: "Dental Braces and Retainers", WebMD Medical Reference
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