Young patients or patients who are conscious or who have discomfort wearing metal braces prefer clear or ceramic braces as they are far less visible.

Colorful fixed braces are also available for youngsters to keep up with the latest trends in fashion.

Removable braces

Removable braces cannot correct complex tooth movements. Single tooth movements or expanding of dental arch can be done by removable appliance.

Invisible or Lingual braces

Fixed braces placed behind the teeth which are not visible are called lingual or invisible braces. Patients who don’t want the braces to be seen go for lingual orthodontic treatment to make proper alignment of teeth.

Some of common causes for orthodontics treatment are protruding of upper teeth, irregular upper or lower teeth, spacing between upper or lower teeth, deep bite, reverse bite, open bite or cross bite and asymmetry of jaws.