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Metal braces

Name: Straight Smiles
Telephone: (03) 5941 5188

The original orthodontic method

Metal braces are the tried-and-true method for straightening your smile – and braces today have come a long way. Metal braces are now smaller, more comfortable, and more efficient than ever.

How do metal braces work?

Metal braces use a series of metal braces, archwires, and elastics to straighten your smile. We will affix a bracket to each of your teeth and run a thin metal archwire through them. The elastics are used to hold everything in place.

To progress through treatment, you will visit us for regular adjustment appointments. At these appointments, Dr Karim will place small bends in your archwires to apply targeted pressure to your teeth. This gentle pressure will slowly guide your teeth into proper alignment.

Benefits of metal braces

Efficient: Metal braces are still around for a reason. They are one of the most reliable methods for treating even complex orthodontic issues.
Customisable: We can change the colour of your elastics to match your mood, school colours, or seasonal holidays.
Budget-friendly: Metal braces are the most affordable smile solution.

Prefer a discreet option?

At Straight Smiles, we have a variety of brace options for patients who don’t want their treatment to be so visible. This includes clear ceramic braces, hidden lingual braces, and virtually invisible clear aligners. Ask us about your options at your free consultation.