Precise control, one adjustment at a time.
Fixed braces use brackets and wires to guide teeth through planned movements. PretoriaSmile publishes conventional, Damon, clear and Speed brace options, with the choice determined by the individual case.
Ask about bracesMore than straight front teeth.
Orthodontic treatment may be used to improve crowding, spacing and bite relationships. The exact plan depends on the diagnosis and the amount and direction of tooth movement required.
- Crowded or rotated teeth
- Spacing concerns
- Overbite, underbite, crossbite or open bite
- Selected adult and adolescent cases
Your role during treatment
Good outcomes depend on a partnership between the clinical team and the patient.
PretoriaSmile’s own guidance emphasises attending review appointments, maintaining oral hygiene, avoiding breakages and following instructions carefully.
Fixed appliance care is a process.
Records & diagnosis
Assessment, photographs, scans and X-rays where indicated.
Appliance placement
Brackets and wires are fitted according to the chosen treatment plan.
Progress checks
Regular visits allow the orthodontist to assess movement and adjust mechanics.
Protect the result
Retention helps hold teeth after active tooth movement is complete.