The cost of metal braces
The price for metal braces in the UK is approximately between £1,500 and £3,000, depending on the clinic and expertise of the orthodontist. Our metal braces cost £3,000 for both upper and lower arches.
The cost of metal braces
The price for metal braces in the UK is approximately between £1,500 and £3,000, depending on the clinic and expertise of the orthodontist. Our metal braces cost £3,000 for both upper and lower arches.
All your questions about metal braces answered
From fitting to aftercare
How do they work?
The wire attached to the brackets creates tension, which gradually shifts teeth into their desired positions over time.
Typically, every four weeks, our orthodontists will check and adjust the braces, which will involve tightening and changing the wires to ensure the teeth continue to move in the right direction.
In some instances, elastic bands or coil springs might be used to improve the movement of severe bite problems, which can, at the same time, close gaps or increase the space between teeth for accurate movement.
What type of smile problems do they fix?
- Crossbites and open bites
- Overbites and underbites
- Gaps between teeth
- Overcrowding, uneven and crooked teeth
How long do fixed braces take to work?
The length of treatment will depend on your clinical needs. For example, moderate crowding can be treated faster than severe deep overbites.
Generally, you should expect your metal brace treatment to take between 12 and 18 months, but as mentioned above, it can take longer for some severe malocclusions.
A dentist will examine your teeth during your orthodontic consultation and provide an estimated treatment duration.
Alternatives to train track braces
These days, there are plenty of alignment treatment options, whether it’s lingual braces, self-ligating, or removable aligners.
In the last couple of years, Invisalign has been the fast, go-to choice as the cosmetic teeth straightening method focuses on aligning the front, visible teeth, which means simple alignment can be achieved in just a few months.
Do you have to wear a retainer afterwards?
To ensure your treatment’s success and avoid retention, you must wear a retainer following your brace treatment. In an ideal world, you would wear a retainer for the rest of your life – however, it’s generally recommended to wear it overnight, every night for the next 12-18 months.
Adult brace treatment options
The below treatment options successfully treat crooked, misaligned, and overcrowded teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites. All treatments are also perfect for gapped teeth, although Invisalign cannot close gaps larger than 0.4mm.
Fixed but discreet options
Teenagers and adults alike do not always jump at the chance to receive train track braces for obvious reasons. But unlike NHS orthodontics, private practices like ours in London offer different types of fixed braces, which are more discreet, like lingual and ceramic braces.
For example, ceramic braces, or white braces, feature tooth-coloured brackets and wiring and are a great choice for patients who prefer a more subtle approach to treatment.
Suitable for all ages, from children to adults, the clear material is less noticeable and costs just £500 more.
What we offer
Representative examples
Finance monthly examples displayed on this page are based on a £2,500 dental implant, no deposit:
- 24 months: £114.54 per month. Total repayable: £2,749.06. 9.9% APR.
- 36 months: £80.31 per month. Total repayable: £2,891.16. 9.9% APR
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Finance information
Maida Smiles Clinic has partnered with Tabeo Tech Limited to offer 0% dental finance over 12 months, with interest-bearing options available up to 36 months at a 9.9% APR beyond the initial 12-month period.
