What are braces, and when are they used?

Braces are instruments used to rectify tooth alignment. They are attached to the tooth structure and apply pressure on them, allowing the tooth to move.

Orthodontic treatment refers to the process of using braces to rectify tooth alignment. Orthodontic therapy is performed under the following conditions:

Crowding of the teeth is when the teeth overlap.
Spaces between teeth: Orthodontic therapy can be used to address any spacing between teeth.
Jaw anomalies: A condition in which teeth are misplaced because to an unbalanced relationship between the upper and lower jaws. This could be one of three

Are natural teeth extracted for orthodontic treatment?

Not in all cases, extraction is done only when there is no or less space available for the movement of the teeth. The first premolars are extracted to create space in such cases.

What foods should be avoided during the treatment?

The sticky foods that get stuck between the teeth need to be restricted. This would include pizza, cheese, caramels, candies, etc.