Fixed Braces

Also known as train track braces, fixed braces are one of the most popular teeth straightening choices, due to their predictable and reliable results.

Fixed braces are made up of small brackets attached to each of your teeth and joined by a wire. Thicker wires are placed and adjusted overtime, creating a gentle pressure which gradually aligns your teeth.

Fixed braces cannot be removed for the duration of your treatment.

What are the benefits of fixed braces?

Fixed braces can treat a range of severities. This includes complex orthodontic problems such as extensive overcrowding, abnormal eruption of teeth and a very deep overbite. As a result, fixed braces are often recommended in severe cases.

Fixed braces offer predictable results. They move your teeth in a precise manner and unlike removable braces, treatment can’t be interrupted by taking them out for long periods.

How do fixed braces work?

The wire that connects the brackets creates tension, which gradually shifts your teeth to the final position.

Every four to ten weeks, your dentist or orthodontist will check and adjust your brace. This includes tightening and changing the wires to keep moving your teeth in the right direction.

Depending on your needs, elastic bands or coil springs may be used during your treatment. Elastic bands can improve bite problems and coil strings can close gaps or increase space between teeth.