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What are Heat Activated Archwires?

April 26, 2017Activated archwires heat

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What are Heat Activated Archwires?

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Heat activated archwires are the latest in orthodontic technology. They work with the warmth of the mouth. It causes the wires to tense on the teeth. Cold relaxes the wire so we recommend cold foods like ice cream, pudding or yogurt to relieve some tenderness for the patient.