It has a material that holds the teeth in place solidly, which is a matrix that allows the teeth to move into place and then fills in around them. Did you know that the jaw is not actually a solid bone? The archwire and elastics in turn apply gentle pressure on the teeth to help move them into place through the matrix of the jaw. The overall first appointment is about an hour-long to get braces put on. There are nearly 4 million people who wear power chain braces each year! Brackets are affixed to the front of the teeth, usually made from metal or ceramic, and then a wire is run through the brackets to do the work necessary during orthodontic treatment. The most common and affordable are metal braces with individual elastics around each bracket that help hold the archwire in place. There are many different types of orthodontic treatment. A power chain is a key part of braces treatments in modern orthodontia.
