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Fixed braces
Fixed braces with elastics to close spaces and correct the bite — shown during treatment and after the braces came off.
Orthodontics
Retainers
Fixed or removable retainers that keep teeth straight after orthodontic treatment.
Teeth tend to move back after braces or aligners. A thin wire bonded behind the front teeth, a clear removable retainer, or both, hold the result.