The archwire sequences selected do seem to represent fairly the commonly used sequences for 0.022 slot brackets, and therefore external validity is probably adequate for most clinical practices.

Archwire, which is used by dentists and jewelers, is programmed to remember the "U" shape of your jaw. When you bend the wire and drop it into hot water, it pops back into its original "U" shape.

If you have braces, it’s possible that you may experience a break in your archwire. A broken archwire can poke into the inside of your lips or cheek, leading to pain, cuts, or sores.

Self-ligating braces use a built-in mechanism in the bracket to hold the archwire in place. This is in contrast to traditional braces, which use elastic ties or metal wires to secure the archwire.

A blue light sets the glue. Once every tooth has a bracket, the orthodontist threads the archwire through each bracket. How the wire stays in place depends on the type of braces a person is getting.