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The ortho said he was going to put a wire for my crossbite. what is that for?
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Guide: Wires act as a guide for tooth movement. Orthodontists use different size, shape, thickness and "springiness" to guide teeth into optimum alignment.
Answered 2/27/2014
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Mild crossbite: The orthodontic wires are pretty good correcting mild crossbites however, may not be successful in correcting severe crossbites.
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