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Traditional braces are the most reliable way to straighten even complex cases. Modern brackets are smaller, more comfortable, and more discreet than ever. And they work for every age.
All Ages Welcome
Kids, teens, and adults
Free Consultation
Assessment and treatment plan
Flexible Payment Plans
Insurance and CareCredit accepted
Tell us what you want to fix, and we will show you the best path to a straighter smile.
Understanding Braces
Braces use small brackets bonded to each tooth and connected by a thin wire. The wire applies gentle, continuous pressure that moves your teeth gradually into their correct positions over time. Adjustments every 4 to 6 weeks keep the movement on track.
Modern brackets are smaller, lower-profile, and more comfortable than the braces you remember. Ceramic brackets blend with your tooth color for a less visible option. Self-ligating brackets reduce friction and may shorten treatment time.
Braces can correct crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and other complex alignment issues that aligners may not be able to handle on their own.
Key facts
Braces or Aligners?
We assess your teeth, bite, and goals at your free consultation and recommend whichever approach will give you the best result.
Braces may be the better choice if
Clear aligners may suit you better if
Types of Braces
Proven and Affordable
The classic, time-tested approach. Modern metal brackets are smaller and more comfortable than ever. They handle the widest range of cases and are the most affordable option.
Less Visible
Tooth-colored ceramic brackets that blend with your teeth for a more discreet look. Same effectiveness as metal, with a subtler appearance.
Fewer Adjustments
Brackets that use a sliding mechanism instead of elastic ties. This reduces friction, may shorten treatment time, and means fewer adjustment appointments.
Why Choose Braces
Severe crowding, significant bite issues, and rotated teeth that aligners cannot correct are routine for braces. They are the most versatile orthodontic tool.
Decades of clinical evidence and refined technique make braces the most predictable way to achieve a straight, well-aligned bite.
Unlike aligners that need to be worn twenty-two hours a day, braces are bonded to your teeth and working around the clock. There is nothing to forget or lose.
Metal braces are typically the least expensive way to straighten teeth, especially for complex cases that would require extended aligner treatment.
Children, teenagers, and adults all benefit from braces. There is no age limit on straightening your teeth and correcting your bite.
Modern brackets and wires are designed to withstand the forces of daily eating and speaking. They rarely break and are easy for your orthodontist to adjust.
Braces vs. Alternatives
Clear aligners are excellent for mild to moderate cases where invisibility matters. Lingual braces hide behind the teeth but cost more. Traditional braces offer the widest range of capability at the most accessible price.
The Process
Here is exactly how braces work at Peterborough Family Dental.
We examine your teeth and bite, take X-rays and photos, and discuss your goals. You leave with a clear treatment plan, an estimated timeline, and a written quote including insurance and financing options.
Cost & Insurance
Many dental insurance plans include orthodontic benefits, particularly for patients under eighteen. Adult orthodontic coverage is becoming more common too. We verify your specific benefits and tell you exactly what your plan covers before you commit.
For any balance, CareCredit and in-house payment plans make monthly payments manageable. We lay out every option at your consultation so you can choose what works best for your family.
Your free consultation includes
Full assessment, X-rays, treatment plan, insurance verification, and written quote. At no cost.
Dental insurance often includes orthodontic benefits, especially for patients under eighteen. We verify your coverage and maximize it.
Spread the cost of treatment into low monthly payments that fit your family budget.
Full treatment cost, insurance contribution, and monthly payment options are all laid out in writing at your consultation.
Plain answers from our Peterborough team: no jargon, no pressure.
Most cases take 12 to 24 months. Mild crowding may be resolved in under a year, while complex bite corrections can take closer to two years. We give you an estimated timeline at your consultation.
Call and you'll reach a real person on our team: no phone tree, no hold music. We'd genuinely love to help.
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Come in and find out if braces are the right path for you or your child. We will assess the teeth and bite, discuss your options, and give you a clear plan with pricing. No cost, no pressure.