Fixed braces are made up of bands and brackets which are placed onto each tooth. They are fixed in placed by dentists and are adjusted at appointments over a period of time. The length of treatment differs per patient but on average it can take between 18 months to 2 years to complete.
It is important to note that teeth will naturally drift back into their original position, so we always recommend a retainer is used to keep them in position. A retainer can be a fixed wire on the back of your teeth or removable, like a mouth guard which is worn over the teeth at night.
Fixed braces are available to patients who have an NHS referral from their dentist, or to patients who wish to pay for treatment privately.
We don’t want costs to prevent you having the treatment you need so we have finance options available to spread the cost of treatment.
Book a consultation at your nearest practice to find out.
