The various embodiments described herein include a method for applying a set of orthodontic brackets to a set of teeth of a patient. The method includes: (1) for each tooth in the set of teeth, determining an optimal orientation for a respective orthodontic bracket in the set of orthodontic brackets to be mounted to the tooth； (2) producing a bracket applicator configured to mount each orthodontic bracket in the set of orthodontic brackets to the respective tooth in the set of teeth in the respective optimal orientation； and (3) mounting the set of orthodontic brackets to the set of teeth using the bracket applicator and a bonding material.
