November 29, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com The small metal Hooks on your braces are used to attach elastics, coil springs and certain types of appliances. Attaching these devices to the Hooks helps to adjust spacing issues or change the alignment of the jaws. Synonyms: HooksRelated Articles: Dental Braces 101 - Part 3: Putting Braces OnA Brief History of Orthodontic BracesDental Braces In The BedroomDental Braces 101 - Part 4: Oral Hygiene With Braces« Back to Glossary IndexRelated Terms:Term: Orthodontic BracesTerm: Orthodontic ElasticsTerm: Orthodontic AppliancesTerm: Coil Springs