A sequential orthodontic appliance comprising a body (64) for engaging a plurality of teeth, and at least one magnetic (63,68,72) attachment positioned so as to be in attractive or repulsive configuration with a magnet (60,66,70) bonded to a surface of a tooth (60,65,69) in need of repositioning. The body defines a space for allowing movement of the tooth in need of repositioning caused by attraction or repulsion.