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Bands

Bands are a ring of metal, which fit around the molars and sometimes premolars. The bands are selected from a range of sizes in order to find the tightest fitting band. The bands are sealed in position using dental cement that contains fluoride to prevent any decalcification during treatment.

Brackets

The brackets hold the archwire against each tooth. The archwire fits into a slot in the bracket. Brackets may be attached directly to each tooth or to a band.

Archwire

The main wires or archwires, are shaped specifically to fit around the arch into the bracket slots. Teeth move from the pressure that is applied by the braces. That pressure comes from the archwire, which guides the direction of the movement.

Elastics

An elastic is the tiny rubber ring that ties the archwire into the bracket.

Hooks

Hooks are small attachments on the brackets used to attach elastics (rubber bands).

Coil Spring

The coil spring fits between brackets and over the archwire.

Holiday Hours

San Antonio Orthodontics wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Please make note of our special holiday hours:

Potranco Office

December 21st & 22nd: 8am-5pm

December 23rd: 8:30am - 5:30pm

December 24th & 25th - CLOSED

December 28th - 30th: 8am - 12pm (Emergency Appointments Only)

December 31st & January 1st: CLOSED

Pleasanton Office

December 21st - January 4th: CLOSED