Adult Braces

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Cosmetic dentistry has made great strides in the past decade to improve braces for adults. Braces work by putting pressure on your teeth to shift them into a more attractive position. Braces come in metal, plastic, or ceramic brackets that are glued to the front of the teeth, or [weblink:http://www.realself.com/cosmetic_dentistry/adult_braces/invisalign.html|Invisalign] braces that are removable retainers. Of these three types of braces, ceramic brackets are the least noticeable, as their translucent color allows them to blend in with the natural teeth color. Lingual braces are a similar, less visible option and the brackets are glued to the back of your teeth.

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