Metal Braces
Benefits, costs and care tips for a straighter smile
Are metal braces the right choice for your smile? In our guide, discover everything you need to know about metal braces in Burwood, Sydney.
Metal braces are classic and timeless in design, and are a reliable and tested solution for the most complex of orthodontic problems.
Metal braces are a durable and cost-effective option for achieving your orthodontic goals. Find out more about how metal braces can bring the fun and style in your new straight smile.
Metal Braces Key Facts
Effective Teeth Straightening
Metal braces are a time-tested solution for various orthodontic problems, including gaps, crowding, overbites, and underbites. Whether you're a child, teen or an adult, metal braces can help you achieve a straighter, healthier smile.Affordable Option
Metal braces are typically the most cost-effective orthodontic treatment compared to clear aligners or lingual braces. Glow Orthodontics also offers flexible payment plans to make treatment accessible.Durable and Reliable
Modern metal braces are crafted from high-quality, medical-grade stainless steel. This ensures they're strong, durable, and can withstand the pressure needed for effective tooth movement throughout your treatment.
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Understanding Metal Braces: Parts & Function
Brackets (metal braces squares on teeth)
Archwire (metal wire in braces)
Ligatures (elastic ties for braces)
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The Role of Stainless Steel Brackets
These small metal or clear squares are bonded to the front surface of each tooth. They act as anchors, providing a secure grip for each tooth to be moved into the ideal position in your smile.
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Dynamics of Archwires
This thin, flexible metal wire is the real muscle behind the movement. The archwire connects all the brackets and is gradually adjusted to gently guide your teeth into their ideal positions.
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Unstoppable fun with colourful elastic ties
The sky's the limit with braces colours you can get! Design your perfect colour combination based on your mood, fashion style, sporting team, and match them with your friends!
These colourful elastics (also sometimes clear or metal) are the unsung heroes. They hold the archwire securely in the brackets, applying constant pressure for tooth movement.
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Our Results
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Teen braces & herbst plates - Overjet & overbite
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Teen braces - Missing upper incisor
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Teen braces - Impacted canine teeth
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Adult braces - Impacted teeth & open bite
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