What kind of tools do orthodontists use?
According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, orthodontists are responsible for examining, diagnosing and treating individuals with misaligned teeth. In order to correct misalignment and its underlying causes, orthodontists use a variety of specialized tools.Bite StickBracesInfo.com explains that a bite stick is used to attach the bands, or metal rings that hold the parts of the braces, to a patient’s teeth. After the orthodontist places a band on a particular tooth, the patient then bites down on the bite stick and the band is forced into place.Band RemoverAccording to BracesInfo.com, orthodontists use a band remover to remove bands from their patients’ teeth. In essence, the band remover is a type of pliers specifically intended for orthodontics.Distal End CutterA distal end cutter is the tool an orthodontist uses in order to cut the ends of the arch wires which, as noted on Dentistry.com, are attached to the brackets that are cemented to the teeth.
