Metal Braces for Kids, Adults, and Teens Along the Gulf Coast

Traditional metal braces are a proven approach orthodontists use to align teeth and improve your smile. With this approach, our doctors create customized braces to guide and move teeth into alignment using small metal brackets — often called “twin brackets” — carefully attached to each tooth and connected by a thin wire.

Durable and highly reliable, braces are an excellent choice for a wide range of orthodontic issues for patients across the Louisiana Northshore and Mississippi Gulf Coast from overcrowding and gaps to underbites, overbites, crossbites, and more.

While metal braces have been an orthodontic stand-by for generations, there have been improvements in both the technology and the techniques used, making traditional metal braces more comfortable and less noticeable than ever. Choosing Smile Doctors by DN Orthodontics for your braces treatment comes with the confidence of knowing our doctors spend countless hours each year learning to refine and improve their craft. In addition, you can opt for our no-added-cost remote care option, which can mean fewer in-office visits and a shorter treatment time.

And, whether you want to go “all out” by adding a fun, personalized touch with colorful elastic bands, or you want to keep things a bit more lowkey, our treatment coordinators will help keep treatment on track with regular check-ups.

Traditional metal braces have been a reliable orthodontic treatment for many decades and continue to be popular due to their numerous benefits:

• Effectiveness: Metal braces are incredibly effective, whether you need simple straightening or have a more severe, complex set of bite issues like an under- or overbite.
• Durability: Made from high-grade stainless steel, metal braces are strong, resilient, and can withstand the rigors of daily life. For that reason, metal braces are a great choice for children and teenagers, who may be more likely to break or damage more delicate appliances.
• Adjustability: Traditional braces allow for precise control over tooth movement. Your orthodontist will make small adjustments during your visits to ensure treatment stays on track.
• Cost: Metal braces are generally the most affordable type of orthodontic treatment, making them accessible to a larger number of patients. While the actual cost varies depending on your unique needs, braces can often be more budget-friendly than other types of braces.
• Personalization: Metal braces allow for a bit of fun with personalization. The elastic bands come in a wide range of colors. Choose your favorite color, match them to a holiday, or show off your school or favorite team’s colors.
• Improved Technology: The braces technologies we’ve curated are more comfortable and sleeker than ever before. They’re smaller, more efficient, and designed with your comfort in mind.

While wearing traditional metal braces does require commitment, it’s a proven path to achieving a healthier smile for families throughout the Louisiana Northshore and Mississippi Gulf Coast that can boost your self-confidence for a lifetime.