Treatments & Appliances 5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Patients ask me this all the time, usually when they notice a stretchy chain of colored rings appear on their braces partway through treatment: are power chains different from my braces, or a replacement for them? Here's the clear… Continue reading Traditional Braces vs. Power Chains: What’s the Difference?
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Discover how power chains are used in braces treatment to close gaps and speed up tooth movement for a straighter smile.
Power Chains for Braces: What They Do and Why We Use Them
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & Appliances If your orthodontist mentioned adding a power chain, or you noticed your braces suddenly have a connected stretch of colored elastic instead of individual rings, you are looking at one of the handier tools in braces treatment. Power… Continue reading Power Chains for Braces: What They Do and Why We Use Them