Closing Loops are small loops that the Orthodontist shapes into your arch wire to help close gaps or spaces between your teeth (including extraction gaps). The loop creates a force in the wire, like a spring
Coil Springs
Coil Springs are used to close, open, or maintain space between teeth. They are either attached to your arch wire, or attached to the hooks on your braces brackets. There are three types of Coil Springs: Open Coil
Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are tiny titanium or stainless steel screws that are used as anchors to help move teeth. An Oral Surgeon surgically inserts the TADs into your upper or lower jaw in the office with
Bracket Hook
The small metal Hooks on your braces are used to attach elastics, coil springs and certain types of appliances. Attaching these devices to the Hooks helps to adjust spacing issues or change the alignment of the
Invisalign Attachment
An Invisalign Attachment is a small bump of tooth-colored composite material that is bonded to a tooth with a curing light. The Attachment serves as a knob which helps the aligner grip the tooth more tightly and provide the