Types of Braces - Overview

Fixed braces

Conventional fixed braces

Conventional fixed braces are metal brackets and wires. Coloured elastics are used to hold the wire in position.

Ceramic braces

Ceramic braces are less visible compared to conventional braces as the brackets are clear and tooth coloured.

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Damon braces

Damon braces are one of the latest technological advances in orthodontics. These are self-ligating brackets which means they allow the teeth to move freely, quickly and comfortably.

More Information on the Damon System

Invisible braces

Lingual appliances are braces fitted on the inside of the teeth and therefore hidden and “invisible” but is still a fixed brace and therefore allows full control of tooth movement.

The image to the right shows a patient wearing lingual braces

Invisalign® treatment uses a series of aligners that are clear and virtually invisible instead of the metal brackets and wires associated with conventional braces. They are also removable unlike conventional fixed braces.

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Removable braces

A removable brace is a simple brace often used in children to correct minor tooth mal-alignments for example pushing a tooth forward, correcting the overbite.

Functional appliances are removable braces and if fitted at the appropriate age can help correct jaw disharmonies and reduce the need of future complex orthodontic treatment for the child.

Please contact us to arrange an initial consultation to fully discuss your concerns and the treatment options available to you. The cost of the initial consultation is £85 and we provide all patients with a written fixed treatment cost and treatment plan before commencing orthodontic treatment.

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