Metal braces

Metal braces made for you

Metal braces at Orthodontics Exclusively aren’t your grandma’s braces! Modern braces have come a long way and work quickly and effectively to give you a straighter smile.

Each set of braces is customized in our Oklahoma City or Norman office to treat patients of all ages.

Oklahoma City & Norman braces

At Orthodontics Exclusively, we’re proud to offer the latest braces technology to our patients of all ages in Oklahoma City, Norman, and surrounding areas. Metal braces are strong and affordable, making them the top treatment for orthodontic patients year after year.

Metal braces have had a reputation for being awkward and obvious. But, because of modern orthodontics, you’ll benefit from versions that are smaller, less conspicuous, and more comfortable than ever before.

Customized metal braces

Since we customize your metal braces specifically for your smile, metal braces can work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments. This speed can potentially shorten your treatment time at Orthodontics Exclusively.

Get your customized braces fabricated in our in-house lab. We create the perfect braces for each individual according to their condition and lifestyle. Your braces will fit comfortably and naturally—and who doesn’t want that?

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What are braces made of?

Brackets
The brackets our team uses are durable and made from a mix of stainless steel, nickel, and other metals. Brackets have little hooks or doors where a wire is threaded. We can secure a bracket by closing the door or placing an elastic over the top of the wire.
Glue
This is what we will use to attach the brackets to your teeth. It’s common to attach the bracket directly to the tooth with glue.
Wire
This thin piece of metal runs from one bracket to another. We’ll change the wire's shape and curvature to move your teeth in the right direction. The wire will often attach all of your bottom or upper teeth together. We might occasionally cut the wire if connecting just a few teeth is better for your treatment plan.
Elastics
If you need bite correction, elastics are essential. They’re generally strung between an upper bracket hook and a lower bracket hook to pull your upper jaw backward to correct an overbite, or the lower jaw back to correct an underbite.
Spacers
We use these tiny elastic “donuts” or rings to create space between your teeth when needed, typically before we place your bands. People also refer to them as "separators".
Orthodontic bands
We cement these stainless steel rings to your teeth using dental bonding agents. These bands anchor your braces and orthodontic appliances, but we don’t always use them for everyone.
Elastic ties / O-rings / ligatures / colors
These tiny rubber rings or bands attach the archwire to the brackets. Elastics are less rigid than spacers, and you can get them in dozens of colors.

Metal braces FAQs

Before applying the brackets, the team at Orthodontics Exclusively 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.
If necessary, this process takes 10-15 minutes and provides a highly accurate 3D view of your mouth.
After the X-Ray and optional scan, we will use this information to create your customized treatment plan, including how each tooth needs to move to get it in the best possible position.
Your orthodontist will decide how to place the brackets based on this information. For example, if you have some teeth that need to tilt, we’ll place those brackets differently compared to the brackets for teeth that need to turn.
Once we attach your brackets, your doctor will insert the wire. Bends in the wire will provide different types of pressure on different teeth. Our orthodontists create precise movements using this bend in the wire.
Sleeker brackets and lighter wires improve the appearance and feel of these braces. This means you’ll have less irritation in your mouth. We customize your brackets in our office, giving you 100% personalized treatment with exceptional results.
Traditional metal braces at Orthodontics Exclusively also come with a fun twist at no extra cost—you can customize them with pops of color. The elastics that fit around your brackets come in various 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. Alternatively, we also offer clear ceramic braces and Invisalign for those looking for a discreet way to correct their smiles.
This is what everyone we see at Orthodontics Exclusively wants to know, but it’s something that doesn’t have a concrete answer. Every mouth is unique, and every patient responds to treatment differently so treatment time with metal braces will vary.
The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months, but it could be shorter or longer, depending on the individual and the treatment plan designed by your orthodontist.
We have some patients at Orthodontics Exclusively in braces for as few as six months, but it can take over three years to complete the process for complex issues.
With customized metal braces from Orthodontics Exclusively, you’ll see signs of improvement quickly, giving you confidence during the treatment process.

Oklahoma City & Norman braces

Customized metal braces

What are braces made of?

Brackets

Glue

Wire

Elastics

Spacers

Orthodontic bands

Elastic ties / O-rings / ligatures / colors

Metal braces FAQs