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Whether you are young or old, crooked teeth can affect your self-esteem and the health of your mouth. Braces provide a way for people to straighten their teeth and get the perfect smile they desire. Dental work can be costly and intimidating, but there are different types of braces to choose from. There are the traditional metal ones,... more »
Ceramic braces are orthodontic braces that correct a person's bite and appearance. While traditional braces are made of metal brackets that attach to the front of the teeth, ceramic braces feature ceramic brackets that are subtler in appearance. Orthodontic patients of all ages opt for ceramic braces for aesthetic purposes, although... more »
While you are wearing braces, it is very important to keep up good dental hygiene. It may seem harder to try brushing or flossing your teeth with braces, but with a few simple steps you can achieve healthy teeth and gums even while you are wearing braces. more »
Braces will ultimately give you a straighter, nicer smile. But, you may feel more like grimacing in pain while you are wearing them. A few simple tips will help you know what to do if braces hurt. more »
One of the areas prone to injury in an athlete or a person with pre-osteoporosis is the ankle joint. Ankle braces allow individuals to maintain an active lifestyle while protecting their ankle joints against injury. more »
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Clear braces were originally made from crystal sapphire. A ceramic clear bracket was developed shortly after, and this is the form that clear... more »
If you want to wear your braces for the shortest treatment time possible, you'd better know how to take care of them. Taking care of your braces... more »
Wrist braces are available in a variety of styles, materials and sizes that have been specifically designed to provide support to the wrist area.... more »
Brace may refer to:
Medical
* Brace (orthopaedic), a device used to restrict or assist body movement
* Back brace, a device limiting motion of the spine
** Milwaukee brace, a kind of back brace used in the treatment of spinal curvatures
* Cervical collar, also called a neck brace, used to restrict neck movement
* Dental braces, a device used to reposition teeth
Construction and industrial arts
* Brace (tool), a hand tool
* Brace (theatre), a stabilizer for a piece of scenery
* A reinforcement used in architecture, such as in timber framing
Other meanings
* Brace position, a body stance used to prepare for a crash
* Braces (punctuation), the "{" and "}" symbols
* Curly bracket programming language, a programming language that uses braces.
* Military brace, a body posture primarily used in military schools
* Braces (clothing), known in American English as suspenders, elastic fabric straps used to support trousers
* Brace (singer) (born 1986), a Dutch singer
* Braces (sailing), the lines used to rotate the yards around the mast
* Bracer, a strap or sheath used in archery
* Brace (sports), a term in a number of sports for "two"
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