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Do removable appliances take the place of braces?

April 26, 2017appliances braces removable

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Do removable appliances take the place of braces?

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No. Removable appliances are used primarily as functional appliances or retention appliances. The reason is simple: with removable appliances you can only push or pull a tooth; therefore you can only tip a tooth. Only braces can make bodily movements of the teeth.