Metal Braces

1. 01

   Free consultation

   X-rays and digital scans, included, with the diagnosis and the exact fee before you decide.

2. 02

   Placement

   Brackets are bonded to each tooth, then the archwire is threaded through them. The appointment usually takes about an hour.

3. 03

   Adjustments with Dr. Haykani

   Every four to eight weeks she changes or tightens the wire herself, tracks the bite as it settles, and answers anything that has come up.

4. 04

   Removal and retainers

   Your initial retainers are included, and she checks the result before treatment is called finished.

• 01 How much do braces cost at SC Orthodontics?

  Braces typically run about $1,500 less than the Invisalign fee for the same case. A short case runs $2,500 to $3,900, a standard case $4,500, and a complex case $5,100 to $5,600. Your exact fee is quoted at your free consultation, with 0% financing.

• 02 How long does metal braces treatment usually take?

  Most patients are in treatment between 18 and 24 months, depending on the case. Dr. Haykani gives you a personalized estimate at your consultation, and if your treatment needs more time, that time is included in your fee. Treatment length varies with the complexity of the case, and Dr. Haykani gives you a timeline for yours at the consultation.

• 03 Are metal braces painful to wear?

  Mild soreness for the first few days after placement or an adjustment is normal, and it settles quickly. We send you home knowing exactly what helps, and soft foods make the first days easy.

• 04 Can adults have metal braces?

  Yes. Metal braces suit patients of every age, and many adults choose them for the precise control they give over complex movements.

• 05 Will braces affect my speech?

  Speech may feel slightly different for the first day or two, and almost everyone adapts quickly. Dr. Haykani checks in on it at your next visit.

• 06 How often will I come in for adjustments?

  Every four to eight weeks. Dr. Haykani changes the wires herself at each visit, tracks how the bite is settling, and answers anything that has come up.

• 07 Can I play sports with braces?

  Yes. A mouthguard is recommended for contact sports, and we will make sure you have one that fits comfortably over your brackets.

• 08 How do I keep my teeth clean with braces?

  Brushing after meals and flossing daily keeps teeth and gums healthy through treatment. We show you the techniques and tools that make it quick.

• 09 What can I eat with braces?

  Most foods, yes. Crunchy and sticky favorites are worth saving for after treatment so brackets and wires stay exactly where she placed them, and softer foods feel best in the first days after an adjustment. Cutting firm foods like apples and carrots into small pieces helps too, and our Patient Care guide has a fuller list.

• 10 What makes metal braces different from other options?

  Stainless steel brackets are strong, which gives Dr. Haykani precise control over difficult movements, and colored elastics let younger patients make them their own. Self-ligating metal brackets are available where the mechanics suit them.

• 11 When will I start to see results?

  Many patients notice a difference within the first few months. The full result comes with time, and Dr. Haykani shows you the progress against your plan at each visit.

• 12 How do braces move teeth?

  Brackets hold a wire that applies light, steady pressure, and the bone around each tooth gradually remodels so the tooth can move. Dr. Haykani adjusts the wire at each visit to guide the next stage.

• 13 What if a bracket breaks or a wire pokes?

  Call or text, and you hear back the same day. Emergency visits are included in your fee, and our Patient Care guide covers how to use orthodontic wax in the meantime.

Metal braces near you

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