These are the most common type of braces we use for children and teenagers. Metal braces are made out of high-grade stainless steel or titanium, and they are the most durable braces available so they are most able to withstand the ‘rough and tumble’ of children and teenagers’ lives.
Metal braces come in two types: conventional and self-ligating. Conventional braces are used with elastic bands (‘ligatures’), which are available in a variety of colours, making them very popular with children. Self-ligating braces do not require elastic ligatures and are our choice in non ‘colour-conscious’ patients because they are more hygienic.
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