New type of braces
Modern braces include metal, ceramic, lingual, and clear-aligner systems, chosen according to tooth movement and bite needs.
The short answer
Newer orthodontic options include low-profile brackets, tooth-coloured ceramic brackets, lingual braces placed behind the teeth, and removable clear aligners.
What newer types of braces are available?
The best system depends on the movements required, bite correction, enamel and gum condition, appearance preferences, and ability to follow cleaning instructions.
How do different braces systems move teeth?
Braces use brackets, wires, tubes, or trays to deliver controlled forces to teeth through the supporting periodontal tissues.
A different appearance does not necessarily mean a different capability, because some complex movements still need fixed appliances or additional orthodontic components.
How can you choose the right braces system?
Have an orthodontic examination with photographs, scans or radiographs when indicated, and a bite assessment before choosing a system.
Compare cleaning demands, removability, speech changes, adjustment visits, attachments, and retainer planning alongside appearance.
When should bite or tooth alignment be assessed?
Arrange an assessment for crowding, gaps, crossbite, overbite, open bite, jaw growth concerns, or teeth that are difficult to clean.
Seek prompt care for severe orthodontic pain, facial swelling, a wire injury that cannot be covered, or trauma to a tooth during treatment.
What should you ask before choosing braces?
Ask which movements your case needs, whether fixed or removable appliances can deliver them, and what attachments or extractions might be considered.
Ask how hygiene, emergencies, reviews, active treatment, and retention will be managed for the proposed appliance.
Frequently asked questions
Are clear braces the same as clear aligners?
No. Clear braces use fixed tooth-coloured brackets and wires, while clear aligners are removable trays.
Can adults use orthodontic treatment?
Adults can be assessed for orthodontic treatment, provided the teeth, gums, bone support, and general oral health are suitable.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.