Fixed Braces (Orthodontics)

Fixed orthodontic braces that gradually move crowded, crooked or misaligned teeth into a straighter, better-functioning position. Dental Corner offers traditional metal braces and more discreet aesthetic (tooth-coloured) brackets, with treatment overseen including by a university professor of orthodontics. Straighter teeth are easier to clean and can improve the bite. Treatment is planned with the clinic's in-house cephalometric and panoramic imaging.

Fixed braces straighten the teeth using small brackets bonded to each tooth and a wire that applies gentle, continuous pressure to guide them into a planned position over a period of months. Orthodontic treatment is used to correct crowding, gaps, protrusion and bite problems; as well as improving the appearance of the smile, well-aligned teeth are easier to keep clean and can reduce uneven wear and strain on the jaw. At Dental Corner orthodontic care begins with a consultation and diagnostic records, including panoramic and cephalometric X-rays taken in the clinic's own laboratory, which let the orthodontist analyse tooth position and jaw relationships and plan tooth movement. Patients can choose conventional metal brackets or more discreet aesthetic brackets that blend with the teeth. The braces are fitted to one or both arches and then adjusted at regular review appointments as the teeth move; the orthodontic team includes a university professor of orthodontics. Treatment length depends on the complexity of the case and is discussed at the outset, along with the importance of excellent hygiene and wearing a retainer afterwards to hold the result. Fixed braces are suitable for teenagers and adults with crowding, spacing or bite issues; the orthodontist assesses gum health and explains the options — including clear-aligner alternatives — at consultation.