Traditional braces involve the placement of small precise metal brackets onto the teeth. A special wire runs through each bracket on the top arch and a second on the bottom arch. Each month, this wire is adjusted in the most suitable way to achieve the desired movement at the time. Some months, we may need to move a single tooth in a certain direction. At other times, adjustments will affect a larger area. Traditional braces are a cost-effective way to improve oral health and function, even when malalignment is severe.