The present invention relates to a ligating device (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, comprising a bondable base (2), for coupling to the tooth, and a main body (3), said main body (3) having a slot (4), suitable for receiving a metal arch wire (5), said device (1) being characterized in that said slot (4) has its entrance on one of its gingival or occlusal sides. In use said arch wire or orthodontic wire (5) is inserted in a plurality of ligating devices (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, along a gingival - occlusal, or occlusal - gingival direction of insertion, of said plurality of devices (1).
