Metal Braces - Calera Orthodontics

Customize Your Treatment

Your smile should match your personality! At Calera Orthodontics, you can choose from metal braces and gold braces. These bracket types all work the same way, so your treatment outcome will be the same matter what style you choose.

Calera Braces

Advancements in technology have resulted in brackets that are smaller, more comfortable, and better looking than traditional "old school" braces. Dr. Reid offers the latest braces technology to patients of all ages in Calera and surrounding areas, including modern metal braces and gold brackets that blend in with your smile.

Tried & True Metal Braces

Metal braces have a reputation for being bulky, but thanks to modern orthodontics, you'll enjoy brackets that are smaller, stronger, and more comfortable than ever before.

Metal braces can also save you time and money as they work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth without requiring the complex technology or expensive equipment that some other treatment options do.

Straightening Your Teeth With Style

Our gold braces are a highly aesthetic champagne color and offer the best of both worlds — the durability of stainless steel and the aesthetics of rose gold. In other words, these ain't your "old school" braces!

Metal Braces FAQ

How do braces work?

Before applying the brackets, Dr. Reid and the team at Calera Orthodontics will collect photos and X-rays of your mouth.

Sometimes we’ll use our iTero Element scanner to scan each of your teeth and the layout of your gums and mouth. This process takes 10-15 minutes and provides an extremely accurate 3D view of your mouth.

After the X-Ray and optional scan, Dr. Reid will use this information to create your customized treatment plan. This will include how each tooth needs to be moved to get it in the best possible position.

Dr. Reid will decide how to place the brackets based on this information. For example, if you have some teeth that need to tilt, Dr. Reid places those brackets differently compared to the brackets for teeth that need to turn.

Once we attach your brackets, Dr. Reid will insert the wire. Bends in the wire will provide different types of pressure on different teeth.

What can I expect from today’s metal braces?

Sleeker brackets and lighter wires improve the appearance and feel of these braces. This means you’ll have less irritation in your mouth and a more comfortable experience.

Traditional metal braces at Calera Orthodontics also come with a fun new twist without any extra cost—you can customize them with pops of color. The elastics that fit around your brackets come in a wide variety of colors that let you showcase your personality whenever you want.

Pick your favorite color combination, the colors of your favorite sports team, or your school colors! We also offer silver, gray, white, black, and tooth-colored elastics if you want a more subtle look.

How long will I be in braces?

This is what everyone wants to know, but it’s something we don’t have a concrete answer for. Every mouth is different and every patient responds to treatment in their own way. Treatment time with metal braces at Calera Orthodontics will vary every time.

The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months but could be shorter or longer, depending on your case and the treatment plan designed by Dr. Reid.

We have some patients at Calera Orthodontics in braces for as few as six months, but for complex issues, it can take over three years to complete the process.

With metal braces from Calera Orthodontics, you’ll see signs of improvement in just a short time, giving you confidence during the treatment process.