So, what do springs do in braces anyway?
If you've just looked in the mirror and noticed a tiny, metal coil wrapped around your wire, you're probably wondering what do springs do in braces and why your mouth suddenly feels a bit like a hardware store. It's a totally fair question. Most people expect the brackets and the wires, maybe even the colorful rubber bands, but these little springs—officially called coil springs—can be a bit of a surprise. ...