If you're considering braces in Manchester, Aligned Orthodontics offers a full range of modern orthodontic treatments designed for every lifestyle, age, and level of complexity. From discreet options like lingual braces to advanced systems like Damon braces, there’s a solution tailored to your smile.
1. Metal Braces (Traditional Fixed Braces)
Best for: Complex cases, NHS patients, reliable results
Metal braces remain one of the most effective orthodontic systems. They use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment andare suitable for all types of bite and alignment issues.
✔ Highly effective for complex movements
✔ Available on NHS (if eligible)
✔ Modern designs are smaller and more comfortable
2. Ceramic Braces (Clear Braces)
Best for: Aesthetic-conscious patients
Ceramic braces work like metal braces but use tooth-coloured brackets to blend with your smile.
✔ Less noticeable than metal braces
✔ Strong and effective for most cases
✔ Popular with teens and adults
3. Invisalign (Clear Aligners)
Best for: Flexibility and near-invisible treatment
Invisalign uses clear, removable aligners to straighten teeth without wires or brackets.
✔ Removable for eating and cleaning
✔ Virtually invisible
✔ Comfortable and convenient
4. Lingual Braces (Hidden Braces)
Best for: Complete discretion
Lingual braces are fixed to the back (tongue-side) of the teeth, making them completely hidden from view.
✔ 100% invisible from the front
✔ Custom-made for precision
✔ Ideal for professionals or public-facing roles
💡 At Aligned Orthodontics, lingual braces can also be combined with ceramic braces for a balanced aesthetic approach.
5. Damon Braces (Self-Ligating System)
Best for: Faster, more comfortable treatment
Damon braces are an advanced type of fixed brace using self-ligating brackets, meaning no elastic ties are needed.
✔ Less friction → more comfortable
✔ Fewer appointments required
✔ Potentially faster tooth movement
Unlike traditional braces, Damon systems allow the wire to move freely, improving efficiency and comfort.
6. NHS Braces
Best for: Under 18s who meet criteria
Aligned Orthodontics offers NHS treatment for eligible patients, making braces accessible when clinically necessary.
✔ Free treatment (if eligible)
✔ Typically metal braces
✔ Based on clinical need
Advanced Techniques We Use
Interproximal Reduction (IPR)
Also known as interproximal reduction, IPR involves gently reshaping the sides of teeth to create small amounts of space.
✔ Avoids extractions in some cases
✔ Helps align crowded teeth
✔ Improves final tooth proportions
Composite Bonding (Smile Finishing would be completed with your general dentist)
After braces, composite bonding can refine your smile byre shaping edges or closing small gaps.
✔ Enhances final results
✔ Fixes minor imperfections
✔ Often combined with orthodontic treatment
Fixed (Bonded) Retainers
To keep your teeth straight after treatment, a bonded retainer may be placed behind your teeth.
✔ Prevents teeth from moving back
✔ Invisible and long-lasting
✔ Common after braces treatment
Which Braces Are Right for You?
Choosing the best braces depends on:
Aesthetics (visible vs invisible)
Complexity of your case
Lifestyle and flexibility needs
Budget (NHS vs private options)
At Aligned Orthodontics, every patient receives a personalised treatment plan following a full clinical assessment.
Start Your Smile Journey
Book your consultation today and discover which brace system is right for you:
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