Metal Braces
Cost £800.00
Are metal braces good?
Metal braces are the traditional “train track” braces. They consist of small metal brackets that are fitted to the front of your teeth with a wire running between them kept in a position like a railway by small elastic bands.
Train track braces are still widely use as a treatment and are very effective. Modern technologies and techniques mean train track braces are smaller, more comfortable and often faster than they used to be.
Please contact our practice in Oldham if you would like more information or to book an appointment. We will be happy to discuss these and other treatments options with you, to decide what is right for your individual needs.
Brace instructions
Here are some handy guides to help you with your new braces. You can download them by clicking on the individual links:
Self Ligating Braces
Cost £1,500.00
How do self ligating braces move teeth?
Self ligating braces are a more modern alternative to traditional ‘train track‘ metal braces. As with traditional metal braces, there are several variations of self ligating braces. They use small metal clips to keep the wire in place instead of elastic bands – self ligating means that the bracket can basically tie itself to the archwire.
Self ligating braces are designed to be more comfortable and can reduce treatment times because the wires don’t need to be tightened at each appointment.
Our chosen brands
Damon® System
The Damon system allows for teeth to move more quickly and with a lighter force than with a traditional metal brace. The Damon System makes space naturally for any crowded teeth by gently expanding the dental arches and therefore can prevent the need for extraction which occurs with more traditional methods.
Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean.
Clarity™ SL
Clarity™ SL self ligating braces use the latest technology and so they work fast, often reducing your treatment time. They are made from high-tech ceramic with smooth, rounded edges for a comfortable fit and because they are translucent they are much less visible than metal braces.
Find out more about self ligating braces
If you want to know more about the self ligating braces we offer, then call us on 0161 622 0987 or request an appointment.