Are there different size wires for braces?

Arch wires come in different sizes and have different material compositions. When you first start treatment with braces, your teeth are crooked. The wire that attaches to your braces must be able to return to its original shape when it is deformed or bent.

What does thicker wire on braces do?

A thicker wire is stronger, which usually creates more movement in the teeth than a thinner wire. Arch wires are often switched out at your follow-up appointments to change the tension on the teeth.

What are the stages of braces wires?

The Three Stages of Orthodontic Treatment

  • Alignment. This first stage is when you will notice the most drastic changes to your smile.
  • Space Closure. Stage two is when your braces start to fix the gaps between your teeth.
  • Detailing.

What is the final wire of braces?

Once that wire has performed the initial alignment, a larger wire is used. This larger wire is thicker and stiffer, and it completes most of the work. The final wire is the largest, stiffest, and has the ability to be bent. This wire allows for fine detailing through minor wire bends.

How often do orthodontists change wires?

In order to achieve this, wire change appointments should occur every 4 weeks. Teeth are moving very fast during Stage 1 so it’s important to take advantage of the movement and mobility of teeth. Do not let patient appointment intervals extend beyond 6 to 8 weeks as is protocol with standard treatment.

Do braces work without the wires?

Without archwires, orthodontists wouldn’t be able to fix issues with your teeth. Archwires are changed out periodically during the treatment process as the need for different strength wires arises.

How many times do you change wires braces?

Can you get braces tightened every two weeks?

Patients with severely crooked teeth may need to have their braces tightened more frequently – although even in severe cases it’s unlikely you would need your braces tightened every 2 weeks for the entire treatment period.