Traditional Metal Braces · Proven & Affordable
Modern metal braces are smaller, lower-profile, and more comfortable than the braces of a generation ago. They remain a highly effective and affordable option for comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
Stainless-steel brackets and archwires give predictable, efficient tooth movement. For complex bite corrections, severe crowding, or cases requiring precise rotation control, metal braces are often the most suitable option — and frequently the most cost-effective.
Modern stainless-steel brackets are smaller and lower-profile than the braces of a generation ago. We hold the wire with elastic modules — and patients who'd prefer a discreet look can choose clear modules instead of coloured ones.
The elastic modules around the brackets come in every colour. Teen patients love changing them at each appointment; adult patients usually choose clear or grey. School colours are a popular choice.
FAQs · Traditional Metal Braces
There's a 3–5 day adjustment period when braces are first fitted, and mild tenderness for a day or two after each appointment. Over-the-counter pain relief covers it. Most patients say it's significantly less than they expected.
Comprehensive cases run 18 to 24 months. Mild cases can finish in 12 months. The plan you receive at consultation gives you the exact range for your situation.
Most things. Avoid very hard foods (whole apples, nuts in shells, hard lollies) and very sticky foods (caramel, certain chewing gums). We provide a full list at fitting.
Other treatments
Modern orthodontic care for adults — discreet, efficient, results-led.
Learn moreSpecialist braces and aligners designed around busy teenage lives.
Learn moreEarly intervention from age seven to guide jaw growth and prevent complex treatment later.
Learn moreDiscreet, removable clear aligners — fitted and supervised by a specialist orthodontist.
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Book a consult
An hour-long appointment with Dr Tom — all photos and x-rays, examination, every treatment option open to you, and a written quote to take home.
