Moment of Um
Moment of Um
American Public Media
How do braces work?
6 minutes Posted Jun 6, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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They come in cool colors, catch popcorn kernels and sometimes even have spacers - it’s braces! Ever wondered how braces magically straighten teeth? We asked Dr. ArNelle Wright - a real life dentist! - to help us break down the science of these tiny metal wonders.


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