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Metal Fixed braces are traditionally known as ‘train tracks’. They are the most common type of braces used for children but can be used for adults. They are made of high-grade stainless steel and straighten teeth using archwires and brackets.
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Metal Fixed braces are the standard type of brace available for patients under 18 years old who qualify for treatment based on the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN).
The most common type of orthodontic appliance in use today
Fixed braces consist of square brackets attached to each tooth, with a wire running through them, gradually moving your teeth into the correct position. The wire is held in place by small coloured loops called modules or colours.
The length of treatment with fixed braces varies but is typically around 18 to 24 months.
Unlike the twin block appliance, fixed braces are stuck to your teeth for the whole of your treatment. You should not try to remove them yourself, as you could damage your teeth and cause your treatment not to work.
After the brace is fitted, your teeth will be tender for a day, though this should soon wear off, and you will quickly become used to it.
Your orthodontist may advise you to purchase certain oral care products, which we highly recommend, as it will ensure you have all you need to care for your teeth and braces throughout the treatment.
If two or more of the brackets, a band or the archwire break, it is essential you give your practice a call for an in-between appointment, as we can’t repair it during your routine adjustment.
If only one of the brackets breaks or one of the elastic ligatures, these can be repaired during your routine appointment.
We have tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about fixed braces here, but if you have any other questions, please ask your orthodontist or therapist, and they will be happy to help.
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- Arch Wire: A metal wire attached to your brackets to move your teeth.
- Band: A metal ring usually placed on your back teeth to hold onto parts of your braces.
- Bracket: A metal or ceramic part that is glued onto a tooth and serves as a means of fastening the arch wire.
- Buccal Tube: A small metal part that is welded on the outside of a molar band. The buccal tube contains a slot to hold archwires, facebows and other things your orthodontist uses to move your teeth.
- Elastic Ligature: A small plastic piece shaped like a doughnut is used to hold the archwires in the brackets on your teeth.
- Power Chain: A stretchable plastic chain used to hold archwires into brackets and to move teeth.
- Separator: The orthodontist uses plastic or metal part to create space between your teeth for bands.
Note: not all orthodontists will use all of the above parts, e.g. some won’t use separators or bands. Check with your orthodontist for more information.
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