Metal braces are the standard brace used for all age groups. The brace is made of stainless steel, may be self ligating (Damon, Innovation) or require some form of tie to hold in the orthodontic wire.
The Australian and American Orthodontic Societies recommend initial orthodontic assessment around the age of 7 years when the permanent incisor teeth are erupting. The majority of children examined at this age will not require immediate treatment, perhaps never however early assessment helps detect..Read more...