Currently, the most popular types of braces used include:

Metal Braces

These traditional braces aremost often seen on children and teenagers. Metal braces are the most affordable, come in different colors, and use a system of brackets and wires to move the teeth over time.

Ceramic Braces

These braces work like traditional metal braces, except that the brackets bonded to the teeth are made of ceramic. They are the same shape as metal braces but are clear or tooth colored.

Retainers

Once your braces are removed, a retainer is utilized to hold your teeth in their new positions until your bone, gums, and muscles adapt to the new teeth positions. You must wear your retainer as instructed, as otherwise your teeth may move toward their original positions and the benefit of wearing your braces will be lost.

Your orthodontic retainers should be worn at all times for the first several months with the exception of brushing your teeth and eating.