Metal Braces With Fun Colors

Metal braces use stainless steel brackets bonded to the front surface of each tooth, connected by an archwire that applies the controlled force needed to move teeth into the planned position. Each bracket holds the archwire in place with a small elastic ligature, and these ligatures are available in a wide range of colors that can be changed at every adjustment appointment, allowing patients, particularly children and teens, to personalize the appearance of their braces throughout treatment. The brackets themselves remain a consistent silver-gray metal, with the colored bands providing the visible accent.

Treatment at Garrison Orthodontics begins with diagnostic imaging and a clinical assessment of the patient's bite, alignment, and stage of dental development. Dr. Copeland develops the treatment plan based on case complexity, with brackets placed in a single bonding appointment and the archwire progressed through a planned sequence at scheduled visits. At each adjustment, the elastic ligatures are removed and replaced, giving patients the chance to choose new colors, whether matching a season, a school team, a holiday, or any combination they like. Cases typically run between twelve and twenty-four months depending on the severity of the malocclusion.

Metal braces are appropriate for the full range of orthodontic cases, from straightforward alignment to complex bite correction, and remain one of the most reliable fixed-appliance options in orthodontics. The stainless steel brackets are more durable than ceramic alternatives, which makes them well-suited to younger patients who may be harder on their appliances, and the system handles complex tooth movements that aligners or clear braces may not address as reliably. At the conclusion of active treatment, retention is managed through custom retainers to maintain the corrected position long-term.