The dentist trained to place braces on your teeth is a specialist called an orthodontist. Braces are brackets that can be either directly cemented to the teeth or attached to a metal band that goes around the tooth and then is cemented. These brackets, along with wires, are used to straighten the teeth. There are also braces made of plastic and braces that go behind the teeth. Correct teeth alignment is very important.
Poor alignment can lead to poor nutrition because it is harder to chew foods.
Also, misaligned teeth may decay faster. Sometimes, bone around the teeth can be lost due to the poor positioning of teeth. Having misaligned teeth often affects how people feel about themselves, so there are psychological reasons for braces also. You may worry about how you will look in braces, but the end result will be worth it. Braces really must be cared for.