Ortho braces types
Braces move teeth with controlled force, and the best type depends on the bite, tooth position, hygiene, and treatment goals.
Which types of orthodontic braces are available?
Braces move teeth with controlled force, and the best type depends on the bite, tooth position, hygiene, and treatment goals.
How do fixed and removable braces differ?
Orthodontic braces can be fixed or removable. Metal or ceramic brackets attach to teeth and hold an archwire, while clear aligners use a sequence of custom trays; retainers maintain the result afterward.
How can you choose the right type of braces?
An orthodontist examines the teeth and jaws, records photographs and X-rays when indicated, and checks the bite before selecting an appliance. Treatment then involves planned adjustments or tray changes, followed by retention.
When should teeth or bite alignment be assessed?
Seek an orthodontic assessment when teeth are crowded, spaced, rotated, difficult to clean, or when the upper and lower teeth do not meet comfortably. Facial growth and jaw concerns also warrant assessment.
What should you ask about your braces options?
Ask which tooth movements are needed, whether a fixed appliance or aligners can deliver them, how cleaning will work, and what retainer plan follows treatment.
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.