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Children’s metal braces

Early metal braces can guide your child’s developing smile and tackle alignment issues while the jaw is still growing.

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What are metal braces?

Metal braces use small brackets bonded to your teeth, connected by a thin wire. Over time, the wire gently moves your teeth into the right position.

Braces give your orthodontist more control over tooth movement than any other treatment, which means reliable results even for complex cases.

Made from strong materials like titanium and stainless steel, metal braces are designed to withstand the daily wear and tear of brushing and chewing. They provide reliable and effective tooth alignment throughout your entire treatment duration.

Who are they for?

Metal braces are suitable for most cases, from mild crowding to more complex bite issues. We treat patients from age seven through to adulthood.

Ages 7 – 11

For children

Sometimes early treatment is recommended to get ahead of developing bite or alignment issues.

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Ages 12+

For teenagers

The most common time to get braces, and usually the ideal window for treatment.

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Ages 20+

For adults

More adults are choosing braces than ever — there’s no age limit on orthodontic treatment.

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What to expect

Every treatment journey is a little different. We’ll give you a personalised timeframe at your first appointment.

Most patients are in braces for 12 to 24 months. Simpler cases can be done in under six. Here’s what the journey looks like from consultation to retainers, so you know what to expect at each stage.

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Consultation

We’ll review your teeth and bite together, and walk you through your treatment options.

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Diagnostic records

We review scans, photographs, and X-rays to build a complete picture of your teeth, jaw, and bite.

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Getting fitted

We bond each bracket to your teeth and thread the wire through. This process takes about an hour.

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Check-up appointments

We’ll see you every 6–8 weeks for a brief wire adjustment. This is usually a 20 to 30 minute appointment.

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Getting them removed

We remove your braces in one quick, comfortable appointment. You’ll see your result straight away.

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Retainers

After treatment, we’ll fit you with retainers to hold your teeth in position while the bone sets.

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Braces colours

Pick, mix, and match the colour of your braces!

At every check-up, we swap out the elastic bands that hold your wire in place, so you can get a fresh colour each time.

Clear

Fire Red

Pink

Bubblegum

Orange

Green

Aqua

Teal

Navy Blue

Royal Blue

Light Blue

Lavender

Purple

Lilac

Pearl

Silver

Black

Looking after your braces

Braces don’t need much extra maintenance — just a little more care than usual.

Brushing after meals, flossing daily, and avoiding hard or sticky foods will keep things on track. We’ll walk you through it all at your fitting appointment. For the finer details, our resources section has all the information you need:

Care advice

Eating with braces: food restrictions

Some foods can snap brackets or bend wires. Get to know what to avoid, and what’s still fine.

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Care advice

How to relieve pain from braces

Some tenderness after getting fitted is completely normal — here’s what helps.

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Care advice

Oral hygiene with braces

Brushing and flossing takes a little more effort with braces. Here’s how to keep your teeth clean.

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More resources

Ready to learn more?

Book a consultation with a specialist orthodontist to talk through your options and the right treatment for you.

Request appointmentCall us: 02 6295 2005, starts a phone call

FAQs

Have a question about children’s metal braces?

More FAQs

  • Getting braces fitted doesn’t hurt. You may feel some tenderness for a few days afterwards.

  • Most patients are in braces for 12 to 24 months; simpler cases can be done in under six.

  • Every treatment is tailored to the individual, so cost depends on the complexity and length of treatment. We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote at your initial consultation, along with interest-free payment-plan options.