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At Alban City Dental & Surgical, our professional team are able to help our patients straighten out their smiles with fixed metal braces.

Fixed braces offer patients a clear, easy, and cost-effective route to a straighter smile. Attached to the front of the teeth, fixed metal braces promise a good result and a happy smile at the end of the treatment journey.

Facts and FAQs

Fixed metal braces are still one of the most popular ways to straighten out a misaligned or overcrowded smile.

They can be used to address almost all misalignment and crowding issues, from crossbites and overbites to protrusion. Fixed metal braces are used to realign smiles on patients of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.

How do fixed metal braces work?

The metal braces are attached to the front of the teeth and connected with wire, which utilises a gentle force that moves the teeth into a better-aligned position.

Are they painful or uncomfortable?

Metal braces shouldn’t be painful, but they can cause some initial discomfort and take a bit of getting used to. The brackets and wires can also cause some friction and irritation in the mouth, but you should soon get used to this.

How long do braces take to produce results?

All patient journeys are different when it comes to fixed braces, and this mostly depends on the position of the teeth at the start of the treatment and the desired end result. The teeth can also move at different rates, affecting treatment journey times. However, most patients wear fixed braces for 12 – 24 months.

How often will I have to come into the practice?

Fixed braces require frequent trips to the practice, so our orthodontic doctors can be sure the treatment is progressing as it should be and periodically adjust the wires so that the teeth continue to move in the correct direction.

How do I take care of my braces?

When wearing fixed braces, you have to take extra special care of your teeth and overall oral health. Our team will ensure you know exactly how to do this at home, but you’ll have to use special brushes to keep the areas between and behind the brackets and wires clean and clear of food and debris.

Do you still have questions or simply want to book an appointment? Get in touch with us online or call the practice on 01727 614 751.

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