Metal Braces
Metal Braces are still commonly used for all types of orthodontic cases and are often the most economical braces treatment.
Advancements in technology make metal braces more comfortable and much smaller than they used to be. The impact on your appearance is therefore not as drastic. We even offer funky coloured brackets and bands to make your braces into a fashion statement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Metal braces use metal brackets and wires to move teeth, giving you a perfect smile.
- Crooked teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Widely spaced or gappy teeth
- Cross bites
- Deep bites
- Open bites
- Overbite
- Under bite
- Protruding or ‘goofy’ teeth
- Invisalign®, invisible braces
- Incognito™ braces, behind the teeth
- Damon® braces, self-ligating braces
- Ceramic braces, clear braces
- Braces for Kids
At your first appointment, we will take digital x-rays, photographs of your smile and models of your teeth in preparation for your metal braces to be fitted.
At your second appointment, we will fit your metal braces. Conventional metal braces use metal brackets and ties to hold the arch wire in place. A bracket will be bonded to the front surface of the teeth that need to be braced. An arch wire is threaded between the brackets which apply forces to the teeth to help the teeth to move.
Our team will see you every 4-6 weeks to bend, shape and tighten your arch wires to achieve the desired results.
The treatment length of metal braces can vary and will depend on your case; usually it lies between 9-24 months.
Once your treatment is complete we will provide you with a retainer to ensure your teeth stay in position and you can enjoy your new smile for a lifetime.
- Age: Suitable for all age groups – children, teens and adults
- Comfort: Most patients experience minimal discomfort and speech interference, after just a short adjustment period, you will be able to eat and speak normally
- Economical: More economical than other orthodontic braces
- Reliable: Correct all types of incorrect tooth positions
Your speech may initially be affected. However, your speech will improve as you become accustomed to your metal braces.
Metal braces are fixed to the front surface of your teeth and therefore cannot be removed for cleaning. It is therefore important that you brush well. We provide you with a complimentary orthodontic care kit with special interdental brushes to keep your teeth and brace clean.
Our Orthodontist will see you every 4-6 weeks for around 20 minutes to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.
Wearing a retainer after your orthodontic treatment is an important step, because it keeps your teeth stable in their new position. To help you maintain your new smile, we provide a free retainer for you at the end of your metal braces treatment.
In addition, after completing your treatment, our Orthodontist will also see you for a further two complimentary appointments, at six monthly intervals, to ensure all is well.
When you come to see us for your first consultation, we will determine the most appropriate braces treatment for you and provide you with a treatment plan and cost.
- Any breakages of the brace, bracket and wires are included.
- All scheduled appointments and aftercare are included in our prices.
- There are no hidden extras.
All of our brace treatments come with a flexible payment plan to suit your needs.
To obtain an estimate for the total cost for your treatment, please call 020 8567 4344 for your consultation or email us.
Metal fixed braces are one of many options available to you. If you concerned about your braces showing throughout treatment, you may wish to consider one of our other braces options or cosmetic dental treatments.
Alternative treatments: Damon Braces, Ceramic Braces, Invisible Braces
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