Getting Used to Closed Coil Spring Braces
If you've just noticed your orthodontist sliding some tiny metal coils onto your wire, you're likely dealing with closed coil spring braces. These little components might look like something you'd find inside a ballpoint pen, but they play a massive role in how your smile eventually turns out. Most people are familiar with brackets and wires, but these springs are the "special forces" of the orthodontic world, stepping in when the wire alone can't do all the heavy lifting. ...