These devices rely on the use of metal brackets cemented or bonded to the tooth surfaces. Archwires, which are extended to the molars on either end of the dental arch, are tied on the brackets to direct the force being applied to the teeth. The arrangement of the wires can be customized to apply different forces to individual teeth. Sometimes elastic bands or springs are attached to the archwire to boost the directional push. Today’s metal braces are more comfortable and less obtrusive than those of the past.

The main advantage of clear braces is their aesthetic and cosmetic appeal. Clear braces are made from ceramic alloys or plastic polymers. Because of their transparency, they have a great following, especially among adults who want to align their teeth and correct their bites without drawing too much attention.

Regardless of what type of braces you choose, metal or clear, the colours appear mainly on the elastic ties that bind the wires to the brackets. They are interchangeable and can be chosen by the patient. You can choose any colour from our selection and change them every visit based on seasons or events.

A solution that has more aesthetic and cosmetic appeal is to go for lingual braces. Instead of having metal brackets bonded on your front set of teeth, these metal braces are customized to bond at the back of the teeth so they remain invisible when smiling. They are a cosmetic alternative to those who want their teeth corrected but without the unaesthetic metal look when they smile.

Just to overemphasize its benefits, the obvious advantage of lingual braces is that no one will know you are wearing them, unless, they start looking inside your mouth. Other than that, there is no compelling medical or clinical reason to use lingual braces over regular braces.

Although there are some very small changes to your teeth that can be made with removable appliances/retainers, retainers primarily “retain” or hold your teeth in their current position. After your orthodontic treatment is finished, and your braces are removed, you will need retainers to hold your teeth in their new positions. The retainers are individually designed to prevent teeth from reverting to their original positions. Retainers can take the form of a removable appliance or a fixed wire bonded at the back of your front teeth. 
Generally, retainers are used full-time for the first 6 months to a year; after that, the retainers are worn only at night, for a few years. Fixed retainers which are mainly bonded on the inside surfaces of lower front teeth are normally kept in place for as long as patient can manage to keep them hygienic and clean.