4 Reasons You Should Consider Self-Ligating Braces
Braces are sometimes necessary to align crooked teeth, correct a misaligned bite or modify the amount of space between teeth, but many patients dislike the idea of wearing them. However, that dislike often partly stems from the fact that people aren't aware of more modern orthodontic options, such as self-ligating braces.
As with traditional braces, self-ligating braces fit small brackets to your teeth which are connected to a thin wire. That wire is used to apply force, which is what moves your teeth into the correct position.