{"id":504,"date":"2016-12-20T10:34:23","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T10:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.braces4u.co.uk\/orthodonticsunltd\/?page_id=504"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:25:54","slug":"metal-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.braces4u.co.uk\/orthodonticsunltd\/types-of-treatment\/metal-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Metal braces are the braces that most people picture when they hear the word &#8220;braces&#8221;. However, modern brackets are smaller and less noticeable than the notorious &#8220;metal mouth&#8221; braces than many adults remember. Plus, using new heat-activated archwires use your own body heat to help teeth move more quickly and less painfully than in the past.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.braces4u.co.uk\/orthodonticsunltd\/files\/2026\/02\/iStock-1990305762.jpg\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Metal braces do have their\u00a0pros which are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller braces enhance comfort and aesthetics<\/li>\n<li>High bond strength provides firm, corrective forces<\/li>\n<li>Unique natural curvature provides maximum contact and comfort<\/li>\n<li>Smooth finish means they are easier on the lips and gums<\/li>\n<li>Metal braces can use coloured bands which can give children a chance to express themselves throughout treatment!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.braces4u.co.uk\/orthodonticsunltd\/contact-us-2\/\" class=\"btn\">Book your appointment today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metal braces are the braces that most people picture when they hear the word &#8220;braces&#8221;. 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