1. BAND- a ring of metal that surrounds a tooth with a tube or bracket attached.
2. ATTACHMENT- is tube or bracket welded to a band.
3. BRACKET- a groved piece attached to to a band or a tooth that holds the main wire. Newer self ligating brackets have a sliding gate or door to surroung the main wire.
4. ARCHWIRE- the main wire that is connected to all the teeth and upon which the teeth slide like a train on rails.
5. LIGATURE- wire connectors.
6. HOOKS- metal extensions which are used to attach rubber bands to the braces.
7. SPRING- placed on the archwire between to brackets in order to push teeth next to the spring apart or pull two teeth together.
8. TUBE- a pipe into which the archwire or night brace may be inserted.

You may schedule an orthodontic appointment with Dr. William Trepp in his Pasadena, MD office by calling 410.437.6800 or in his Clinton, MD office by calling  301.868.6200. Written inquiries should be mailed to: 3020 Mountain RD, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA or 8918 Woodyard RD, Clinton, MD 20735, USA