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What is the wire your get behind teeth after braces called?
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Wire after braces: It is called a retainer. It is bonded to the teeth to keep them from moving after the braces are removed.
Answered 5/28/2015
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Fixed retainer: Retainers after braces can be fixed or removable or a combination. Typically they are worn for two years after braces but it is not unusual to have to wear them forever is some case. Most commonly a 3 x 3 fixed retainer is cemented behind the lower front six teeth as they are the teeth most likely to relapse or become crooked again once the braces are removed.
Answered 3/14/2015
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