Dental braces are devices that are placed directly on teeth in order to move them to a more favourable position to improve Esthetics and function. For most of us, braces are the most common method for achieving optimally aligned teeth. Aside from straightening teeth, braces are used to improve the relationship of how our teeth come together between the upper and lower jaws

Braces for tooth movement fall under the dental specialty of “orthodontics” which is the study and treatment of improper bites (malocclusion). Orthodontic appliances are also used to combat deleterious oral habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, nail biting etc. Orthodontic treatment with braces is used for cosmetic as well as functional improvement in respect to teeth position

Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that are a transparent, plastic form of dental braces used for the same purpose as conventional braces