{"id":60131,"date":"2025-09-02T14:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dental-braces-types-maintenance-and-duration-of-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:30:27","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-dental-braces-types-maintenance-and-duration-of-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dental-braces-types-maintenance-and-duration-of-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about dental braces: types, maintenance and duration of treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_1=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_top_2=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_1=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_left_right_link_1=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_left_right_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@&#8221; alt=&#8221;There is no age for a beautiful smile&#8221; title_text=&#8221;There is no age for a beautiful smile&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;src&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-1px|-9vw|46px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;53px|||||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;-22px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;14px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-5px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.42)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_post_title title=&#8221;off&#8221; author=&#8221;off&#8221; date_format=&#8221;j M Y&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; meta_text_color=&#8221;#1fa6c4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Cardo||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#2a2a2a&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Because a smile in motion is already a smile in progress!<br \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Thinking about braces (or have you been told about them)? You&#8217;re not alone. Braces are among the most common orthodontic treatments&#8230; but also the most effective for aligning teeth, correcting a malocclusion or improving jaw comfort.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p>At Amortho, we believe that a well-informed patient is a reassured patient. So here we explain everything you need to know about dental braces: the types, the care to be given, and how long it lasts, in real life. <span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the different types of pins?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Traditional Metal Pins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>These are the best known (and often the most affordable). Reliable, resistant and efficient, they are now more discreet and comfortable than before. The colored elastics even add a personalized touch, especially popular among young people.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Ceramic Pins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Similar to metal braces, but made of a clear material or the color of teeth. Result? They are much more discreet, ideal for teenagers or adults who want a more subtle look.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Clear aligners (Invisalign type)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Not really pins&#8230; but just as effective in many cases! These removable aligners are almost invisible and very popular among adults. They allow you to eat and brush your teeth without constraints, but require excellent discipline (you wear them 22 hours a day!).  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Lingual braces<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Less common, these braces are attached to the back of the teeth, so they are completely invisible from the front. They are especially suitable for certain specific cases, and require an orthodontist with particular expertise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?si=SRNdvv9UsgvjJQfd&#038;list=PL4U_uoceEFB0B4z7uSQlLviL0KNhCABBw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-2-scaled.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;smile with confidence at Archambault Morton orthodontist for adults&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span>At Amortho, the choice is always made according to your situation, your objectives&#8230; and your lifestyle.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||63px|3px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Brooch maintenance: some good habits to adopt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hygi\u00e8ne dentaire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With braces, brushing must be more thorough. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, ideally after each meal. It is also recommended to use special dental floss (or interdental brushes) to clean well around brackets and wires.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Adapted diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some instructions are temporary, but important:<br \/>Avoid sticky, crunchy, or hard foods (caramel, nuts, gum, chips, etc.)<br \/>Prefer food cut into small pieces, and chew on the opposite side of any more sensitive wire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regular follow-ups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The check-up appointments allow the devices to be adjusted and to ensure that everything is progressing as planned. At Amortho, we always keep an eye on the evolution&#8230; and we celebrate every little alignment win! <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-MWV73xLK6I0-unsplash.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dental Hygiene Archambault Morthon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;98.3%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|14px||33px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|2px||0px||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-4px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|19px|true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How long does a treatment with braces take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The big question! And the famous answer&#8230; It&#8217;s: it depends. <\/p>\n<p>On average, orthodontic treatment with braces lasts between 12 and 24 months. But the exact duration varies depending on several factors:<br \/>&#8211; The complexity of the case (slight overlaps or severe malocclusion?)<br \/>&#8211; The age of the patient<br \/>&#8211; The type of device chosen<br \/>&#8211; The regularity of appointments<br \/>&#8211; Observance of instructions (we see you, those who bite into hard <span>\ud83d\udc40<\/span> candies) <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sometimes, we already see results after a few months. 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