A Straighter Smile Starts Right Here.
Looking to straighten your teeth and feel more confident in your smile? Fixed metal braces, often known as train-track braces, can help bring your teeth into better alignment with a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Discover how fixed braces work, what to expect and whether they could be the right option for you.
What Are Fixed Metal Braces?
Fixed metal braces, often called train-track braces, are a well-established orthodontic treatment used to help straighten teeth and improve the way they meet together.
They consist of small metal brackets attached to the teeth and connected by a carefully adjusted wire. Over time, this applies gentle, controlled pressure to guide your teeth towards their planned positions.
Because fixed braces remain in place throughout treatment, they work continuously without needing to be taken out for meals or cleaning. They may be suitable for a range of concerns, including crowded teeth, gaps and certain bite problems.
Fixed in Place
Work continuously throughout your treatment.
Carefully Adjusted
Appointments help monitor progress and make adjustments when needed.
Planned for You
Your suitability and treatment plan are assessed individually.
More Reasons to Love Your New Smile
Your orthodontic journey is about more than straightening your teeth. With every orthodontic case, enjoy these added benefits as part of your treatment.
Free Retainers
Once your orthodontic treatment is complete, retainers are included to help maintain your new tooth positions and protect the results you've worked towards.
Free Teeth Whitening
Finish your orthodontic journey with complimentary teeth whitening to help brighten your smile once your braces are off, subject to clinical suitability.
Included with every orthodontic case. Ask our team for full details of what's included in your treatment plan.
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Explore Orthodontic Treatment ↗What Can Metal Braces
Help With?
Every smile is different. Fixed metal braces can help address a range of teeth alignment concerns, with treatment planned around your individual needs.
Crowded or Crooked Teeth
When teeth overlap or sit out of line, braces may help guide them into a more organised position where space and suitability allow.
Gaps Between Teeth
Braces may help close certain gaps and improve the spacing between teeth as part of a carefully planned treatment.
Bite Alignment
Some bite concerns, including certain overbites and underbites, may be improved with orthodontic treatment following an assessment.
Overall Tooth Position
If individual teeth sit at different angles or positions, braces may help create a more even alignment and a balanced smile.
Not sure if braces are right for you? The best way to find out is to discuss your smile and have your suitability assessed.
Your Treatment Journey
From your first consultation to your new smile, we’ll help you understand each stage of your fixed metal braces treatment. Your journey is planned around your teeth, your needs and your goals.
Your Initial Consultation
We’ll discuss what you’d like to change about your smile, assess your teeth and bite, and explore whether fixed metal braces could be suitable for you.
Understand your optionsYour Personalised Treatment Plan
If braces are appropriate, your clinician will explain the proposed treatment, what it aims to achieve, the expected timescale and the costs before you decide how to proceed.
A clear plan before you beginGetting Started
Your fixed metal braces will be carefully fitted to your teeth. We’ll explain how to look after them, what to eat while you adjust and how to keep your teeth clean.
Guidance from day oneRegular Check-Ups
You’ll attend planned appointments so your clinician can monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments. We’ll help you understand what to expect as your teeth move.
Your progress, carefully monitoredBraces Off and Retention
Once your clinician confirms your teeth have reached the planned position, your braces can be removed. Retainers are then important to help keep your teeth in their new positions.
Protect your new smileLet’s Talk About Your Smile
Every smile is different. Get in touch to discuss your options and find out what your treatment journey could look like.
A Straighter Smile
Made More Manageable
We understand that the cost of treatment matters. At Dental Perfection, there are ways to spread the cost of your fixed metal braces, helping you explore an option that suits your circumstances.
Spread the Cost
Prefer to spread your payments over a longer period? Finance options may be available for up to 5 years, subject to eligibility and approval.
- Spread payments over an agreed term
- Explore a payment option that suits your budget
- Finance eligibility criteria apply
In-House Payments
You can also ask about our in-house payment plans. These may offer a way to pay for your treatment in agreed instalments directly with the practice.
- Discuss payments directly with our team
- Agree a suitable arrangement before starting
- Payments must be completed by the end of treatment
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
That’s absolutely fine. Get in touch and we’ll talk you through the available options, so you can make an informed decision without feeling pressured.
Finance is subject to eligibility, lender criteria and approval. Terms, availability and payment arrangements may vary. Please contact us for further information.
Life with Braces Can Be Easier Than You Think
Getting used to fixed metal braces takes a little time, but you can still enjoy everyday life. A few simple habits can help you keep your braces clean, protect your teeth and feel more confident throughout treatment.
Small daily habits can make a big difference.
Keeping Your Teeth Clean
Brush carefully around every bracket and along the gumline. Clean between your teeth daily using suitable interdental brushes or other tools recommended by your dental team.
Choosing Braces-Friendly Foods
Your teeth may feel tender after fitting or adjustments. Softer foods can help during these periods. Avoid hard, sticky or chewy foods that could damage brackets or wires.
Managing Tenderness
Mild soreness or rubbing can happen when you first get braces or after an adjustment. Your mouth usually needs time to adapt. Orthodontic wax may help with irritation.
Attending Your Appointments
Regular check-ups allow your clinician to monitor your progress and adjust your braces when needed. Keeping appointments and following your care instructions helps support your treatment plan.
A Little Patience Goes a Long Way
Every braces journey is different. If you have questions or need advice during treatment, your dental team can help you understand what’s normal and when to get in touch.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
One of the most common questions about fixed metal braces is how long you’ll need to wear them. The answer depends on your teeth, your bite and the results your clinician is aiming to achieve.
A guide, not a guarantee
Many fixed-braces treatments take around 18 to 24 months, but some cases are shorter and others take longer. Your clinician can give you a more personalised estimate after assessing your teeth and bite.
Your treatment is planned around you
Your starting position
The amount of crowding, spacing or bite correction needed can affect how long treatment takes.
Your teeth and bite
Every mouth is different, and your clinician will plan tooth movement according to your individual needs.
Appointments and aftercare
Attending scheduled appointments, looking after your braces and following your clinician’s advice all matter.
Remember: your estimated treatment time may change as your teeth move. Your clinician will monitor your progress and discuss any changes with you.
Let’s Talk About Your Smile
Arrange a consultation to discuss your teeth, your goals and the treatment timeline that may be right for you.
Book a Consultation ↗A Tried-and-Trusted Way to Straighten Your Smile
Fixed metal braces have helped many people improve the alignment of their teeth. They offer a reliable, carefully monitored approach to orthodontic treatment, with a plan tailored to your individual needs.
Designed for Effective Tooth Movement
Brackets and wires work together to guide teeth into planned positions over time, helping address a range of alignment concerns.
CONTROLLED ALIGNMENTCan Address Different Concerns
Depending on your clinical needs, fixed braces may help with crowded teeth, gaps, uneven alignment and certain bite problems.
PERSONALISED TREATMENTFixed in Place
Unlike removable aligners, fixed braces stay on your teeth throughout treatment. You don't need to remember to take them out and put them back in.
CONSISTENT TREATMENTA Smile That Feels More Like You
Improving tooth alignment may help you feel more comfortable with the appearance of your smile. Your expected results will depend on your individual treatment plan.
YOUR SMILE GOALSEvery Smile Deserves an Individual Plan
Fixed metal braces aren't suitable for everyone, but a consultation can help establish whether they're right for you and what your treatment could involve.
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Fixed Metal Braces FAQs
Thinking about fixed braces? Find answers to some common questions below. If you need advice about your own teeth or treatment options, our team will be happy to help.
What are fixed metal braces?
Fixed metal braces use small brackets attached to the teeth and a connecting wire to guide teeth towards planned positions over time. They are adjusted and monitored during your treatment.
Do fixed braces hurt?
You may experience some tenderness or pressure when your braces are first fitted and after adjustments. This usually settles, although everyone's experience is different. Your dental team can advise you on managing any discomfort.
How long will I need to wear braces?
Treatment time varies depending on your tooth position, bite and the complexity of the movement needed. Your clinician will discuss an estimated timeframe after assessing your teeth.
Can adults have fixed metal braces?
Yes, adults may be suitable for orthodontic treatment too. Suitability depends on factors such as gum health, tooth health and your individual orthodontic needs. An assessment can help establish which options may be appropriate for you.
What can I eat with fixed braces?
You can still enjoy a variety of foods, but hard, sticky and very chewy foods may damage your braces. Cutting firmer foods into smaller pieces and following your dental team's advice can help protect your appliance.
How do I clean my teeth with braces?
Brush carefully around each bracket and along the gumline, and clean between your teeth daily. Braces can make plaque harder to remove, so good oral hygiene and regular dental advice are especially important during treatment.
Will I need to wear a retainer afterwards?
Retention is an important part of orthodontic treatment. Teeth can move after braces are removed, so a retainer is generally recommended to help maintain your result. Your clinician will explain the retention plan for your case.
How much do fixed metal braces cost?
The cost depends on your treatment needs and the plan recommended for you. Contact Dental Perfection to ask about current pricing and whether payment or finance options may be available for your treatment.
Let's Talk About Your Smile
Every smile is different. Get in touch with Dental Perfection to discuss your questions and find out about the next steps.