━ Fixed braces in Birmingham
Fixed braces,
predictable control.
Fixed braces use brackets and a wire to move teeth with a high degree of control. They suit cases where precise or more complex movement is needed.
━ Control
Suited to complex movement
━ Wear
Fixed in place throughout
━ Reviews
Regular adjustment appointments
━ Location
Erdington, Birmingham
━ When fixed braces suit
Precision where
aligners struggle.
Because brackets are bonded to the teeth, force can be applied continuously and very precisely. That makes fixed braces effective for rotations, bite correction and larger movements.
Significant crowding or spacing
Rotated or tipped teeth
Bite problems needing correction
Patients who prefer not to manage removable trays
━ Good to know
Living with fixed braces.
Braces ask for good cleaning and a few dietary adjustments, but they are highly effective.
Metal brackets
Hard-wearing, effective and the most widely used option.
Ceramic brackets
Tooth-coloured brackets that are less noticeable.
Adjustments
Regular appointments to change wires and monitor progress.
Diet advice
Cleaning
Interdental brushes and careful technique keep gums healthy.
Retainers
Retention after treatment is essential to hold the result.
━ Suitability, treatment & aftercare
What fixed braces involve.
Assessment
Teeth, gums, bite and X-rays are reviewed and options explained.
Plan and costs
You receive a written plan with expected duration and cost.
Fitting, adjustment and retention
Brackets are bonded and the first wire fitted, with care advice given.
Regular reviews, then retainers once treatment is complete.
━ Fixed braces fees
Fixed brace costs, itemised.
Fees depend on your individual needs and the treatment agreed. Everything is confirmed in writing after your assessment.
Fixed braces
Metal or clear ceramic braces, including retainers
From £2,800
Clear aligner alternative
Clear, removable aligners, including retainers
From £2,500
Replacement removable retainer
Per retainer with a new scan
Quoted after assessment
Guide prices only. Your exact fees are confirmed in a written treatment plan following examination.
━ Your orthodontic journey
Assessed, fitted, adjusted.
01
Assessment
Teeth, gums, bite and X-rays are reviewed and options explained.
02
Plan and costs
You receive a written plan with expected duration and cost.
03
Fitting
Brackets are bonded and the first wire fitted, with care advice given.
04
Adjustment and retention
Regular reviews, then retainers once treatment is complete.
━ Questions answered
Fixed braces FAQs.
Straightforward answers to the questions patients in Birmingham ask us most often.
Most courses run from several months to around two years, depending on how much movement is needed. Your dentist will estimate this at assessment.
Teeth often feel tender for a few days after fitting and after adjustments. Discomfort usually settles and can be managed with usual pain relief.
Ceramic tooth-coloured brackets are less noticeable than metal. Clear aligners are an alternative for suitable cases.
Contact the practice so it can be re-bonded. Avoiding hard and sticky foods reduces the chance of this happening.
Yes. Our Erdington practice welcomes patients from across Birmingham, including Sutton Coldfield.
Considering braces?
Call our Birmingham team to arrange an orthodontic assessment and discuss the options.
