Orthodontist how-to

How to Bond Braces

Accurate placement shortens treatment.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Accurate placement shortens treatment. In short: clean; etch; apply, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Clean and dry teeth.

  2. Etch enamel.

  3. Apply bonding agent.

  4. Position brackets precisely.

  5. Cure the adhesive.

  6. Place the archwire.

Safety reminders for orthodontists

  • Use infection control
  • Follow radiation safety
  • Handle wires and sharps safely
  • Monitor for gum and tooth damage

Malocclusion · Overbite · Underbite · Crossbite · Bracket · Archwire: see the full orthodontist glossary.

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