Precise, predictable tooth movement for one or both arches at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
Fixed braces remain the most versatile orthodontic option, capable of correcting complex bites that other approaches cannot.
Fixed braces consist of small brackets bonded to the front of each tooth, connected by a wire. The wire applies gentle, continuous pressure, and as it is adjusted over time the teeth move gradually into their planned positions.
Because they are fixed in place, they work continuously without depending on you remembering to wear anything. This makes them highly predictable and particularly effective for correcting rotations, closing larger gaps and resolving bite discrepancies.
Ready to straighten your teeth in Birmingham? Our experienced team will plan treatment around your bite and your goals.
Treatment runs over a series of appointments. It typically involves:
Your clinician will tell you what to expect at each stage and how long your treatment is likely to run.
Expect tenderness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments. Soft foods help during these periods. Throughout treatment, avoid hard foods such as nuts and crusty bread, sticky sweets and toffee, and cut apples and carrots into pieces rather than biting into them.
Cleaning takes longer and matters more. Brush after every meal, use interdental brushes around the brackets and consider a fluoride mouthwash at a separate time from brushing. Neglected cleaning around brackets causes permanent white marks that remain visible after the braces come off. If a bracket comes loose or a wire digs in, contact us rather than waiting for your next appointment.
Most cases take between several months and two years or more, depending on complexity. You will receive a realistic estimate before starting.
Sometimes, where only one arch needs correcting and the bite allows it. Often both arches are needed to achieve a stable, functional result, and your clinician will explain why.
Yes, they are tooth-coloured and considerably more discreet than metal. They can be slightly more prone to breakage, and treatment may take a little longer.
Fixed braces rarely affect speech significantly. Most patients adapt within a few days of fitting.
Contact us promptly. A loose bracket slows progress, and a protruding wire can be uncomfortable. We will arrange to see you and put it right.
Yes, always. Teeth drift naturally throughout life, so retainers must be worn long term to hold the result.
