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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Braces<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Metal<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Metal Braces Orthodontic Treatment in London<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Overview <\/a>| Teeth alignment<\/a> | Cost in UK<\/a> | Do braces hurt?<\/a> | Treatment Time<\/a> | Pros and cons<\/a> | Life with braces<\/a> | Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Misaligned teeth affecting your confidence to smile freely? Thankfully, you can make your smile more appealing by straightening your misaligned teeth using suitable orthodontic braces. There are several advanced orthodontic braces treatments to bring crooked or crowded teeth in alignment so that you could get a normal bite. Your orthodontist will examine your dental structure and suggest suitable braces to help you correct structural anomalies and transform your smile. Among all possible braces options, metal braces are most widely used as they are highly effective both in terms of result and cost. Metal braces are still a popular treatment at our clinic in Queen Anne St, London.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are metal braces?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fixed metal braces treatment in London:<\/strong> Braces are orthodontic appliances used for creating a subtle force to move teeth bio-mechanically in the desired direction. Metal braces, also called fixed braces, consist of brackets and archwires. However, these are more technically advanced to move teeth with subtle force, less friction more comfortably.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you start wearing metal braces, it starts applying force using dental symmetry to push teeth in the desired direction. By the time treatment ends, you will have straight teeth to smile with confidence. All you need to do is wear retainers, as prescribed, to keep teeth in the right position forever.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brackets of metal braces are bonded onto your teeth and then wires are then placed into the brackets using elastics. You can choose the color of your elastic band to make your orthodontic treatment colorful. At Invis London dental clinic, an expert orthodontists will share all possible information related to metal braces to help you decide better. The procedure takes around 40 minutes, which includes preparing teeth and then bonding brackets on each tooth. In the next step, the dental professional will place wires and elastics to generate subtle force.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The force braces generate could cause some discomfort for a few days. The pain subsides in a few days, but it persists, you should consult your dentist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Do Fixed Metal Braces Work?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just like traditional metal braces, fixed or metal braces also use the same biomechanical principle to move teeth in a specific direction using subtle force. Sustained force over a period of time brings teeth in alignment and changes the shape of bone under the teeth, too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brackets: Small squares, made of metal, plastic, or tooth-colored ceramic, are bonded on the teeth surface using adhesive. It holds the arch-wires that move your teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Elastic bands: These are cemented around each tooth to provide an anchor for brackets so that they could work better. Metal braces offer you the option to choose the color, however, clear or tooth-colored elastic bands are more popular. Bands might not be required for all types of cases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spacers: In some cases, the orthodontist might use spacers to create a small space between teeth for elastic bands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Archwires<\/a>: Made of high-quality steel, these are attached to the brackets to move teeth as per the treatment plan. It acts as a force multiplier to move teeth using dental biomechanics. Nowadays, you have the option of clear or tooth-colored archwires.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ties: These small rings are used by orthodontists to fasten the archwires to the bracket. It could be colored, clear, or metal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In some cases, the orthodontist might place springs between brackets to change spaces between teeth effectively. If required, headgear might be required to move upper molars farther back to make room for crowded teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Much Do Metal braces Cost in the UK?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Moving teeth using braces requires a thorough understanding of the dental structure and special training to place orthodontic tools precisely. The expert handling makes teeth straightening treatments using braces are expensive. However, the cost of metal braces treatment<\/a> varies, depending on the reputation of the dental clinic, the experience of an orthodontist, and of course the location.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Metal braces prices in the UK could vary between \u00a32000 and \u00a35000, depending on the level of complexity, duration of the treatment, and the location. If you are opting for external funding, it costs a little more. However, several orthodontic clinics, including Invis London, offer attractive financing solutions to make it easier for you to have a straight smile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have health insurance with orthodontic coverage, your insurer will pay for your braces treatment, but partially. You should better cross-check the coverage with your insurer. Just let your clinic know about your insurance plan, they will do the rest to help you get the best possible treatment at minimum possible cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Traditional metal braces and metal braces are the cheapest possible teeth-straightening solution in the U.K. You can get traditional braces under the NHS, but you have to show eligibility, which should be health reasons, not cosmetic improvisation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are concerned about the visibility of braces, you can opt for clear braces, which could cost you \u00a33500 to \u00a34500. Lingual braces<\/a> are another discreet option, but these are one of the most expensive orthodontic treatments in the range of \u00a34000 to \u00a38000. In the lower end, you can opt for ceramic braces<\/a> to straighten your smile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How long do metal braces take?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The human dental structure is highly complex and moving teeth involves meticulous planning execution. Since braces treatment is all about creating a subtle force to move teeth in the desired direction, the duration of treatment could vary from person to person depending on:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n