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Fixed braces

Serving patients throughout Lewes, Ringmer and Brighton

Fixed braces have been a popular straightening teeth solution for decades because of their effective and predictable results. Whilst they are suitable for treating simple cases, for some complex orthodontic problems there’s still no competition for traditional fixed braces.

What’s involved?

With a fixed solution, our teeth straightening dentist, Adam or Susan will carefully bond brackets to your teeth, before joining them together with a wire which gradually aligns your teeth into a straighter position. You’ll need to see Adam or Susan every 6 to 8 weeks to change your wire and check on progress.

Treatment times vary depending on your individual alignment needs. For simple cases this could be just a few months, but for more complex movements, it usually takes between 12 months and two years to achieve your beautiful new smile. Adam or Susan will give you an idea of how long your teeth straightening treatment may take during your initial consultation.

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Bold or discreet… your fixed braces options:

Metal braces and wires

The classic, most recognisable brace. Following recent advances in technology, our fixed metal braces at St Anne's Dental Practice now use low profile brackets and wires for added comfort.

Clear braces

Often referred to as ceramic braces, tooth coloured braces or invisible braces, our clear braces at St Anne's Dental Practice use clear brackets and tooth coloured wires for added discretion. They get the same great results as conventional metal braces – but they’re much harder to spot.

3 simple steps to a beautifully aligned smile:

  1. Consultation and planning
    After an initial consultation Adam or Susan will take photos, X-rays and digital scans, or a dental impression, of your teeth. These records will take precise measurements to make your personal brackets and wires.
  2. Transformation
    Once your brackets and wires are ready, Adam or Susan will fit them ensuring they are comfortable, so you can begin your straightening journey.

    You’ll need to return to see Adam or Susan every 6 to 8 weeks to check on your progress and change your wire, to slowly guide your teeth into position.
  3. Retaining your new smile
    Once your new smile is achieved, you’ll need to wear a retainer to ensure your teeth remain beautifully aligned. Retainers can either be removable clear trays, similar to a mouth guard, or a fixed retainer which are discreetly attached to the back of the teeth for continual support.

If you are looking for fixed braces or clear braces in Lewes, Ringmer and Brighton and want to know more about your options, get in touch to arrange a consultation at St Anne's Dental Practice.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to St Anne's Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

631 Reviews

5.0

4th December 2024

Friendly and caring service

4th December 2024

The right atmosphere.

29th November 2024

The clinician is brilliant

28th November 2024

Highly professional team. Great treatment.

27th November 2024

The dentist is excellent

26th November 2024

Professional, thorough and caring staff.

23rd November 2024

Excellent Dentist and Hygienist Competent helpful receptionist

21st November 2024

Probably the friendliness of the staff. The quality of the care and the professionalism of the dental team. My extraction was not straightforward but was accomplished with the utmost skill and dexterity. I could not praise them highly enough. It was a pleasure to note the way my dentist and her nurse worked seamlessly together in a finely tuned double act.

16th November 2024

I was seen on time and the extraction I had was explained to me thoroughly before the treatment started.

16th November 2024

The staff are lovely

13th November 2024

High levels of professionalism; friendliness of all staff; very pleasant environment.

13th November 2024

Efficient and friendly

9th November 2024

I e had some terrible experiences in the past which has left me feeling nervous and anxious before an appointment. The team at St Anne's have all been fantastic since day one. They listen, they empathise and are not pushy. The hygienist is very careful and thorough … the best experience I’ve ever had.

8th November 2024

The staff are totally professional. I had a check up with Susan as my dentist who explains everything as she goes along. I had a new hygenist Anna ( Polish) who was amazing. Just as good as Chrissie. I was very impressed with both ladies who carried out my treatment. Receptionists are also very polite and helpful.I left in a very happy mood . All thanks to the treatment I received at the practice .

2nd November 2024

I wouldn't call the experience great as it was a tooth extraction. But it was done well and was painless, and I felt I was in good, careful hands.

31st October 2024

Efficiency of it.

30th October 2024

Both my hygiene appointment and my checkup were conducted very thoroughly and with care for my comfort. All the staff are very kind.

30th October 2024

Pleasant and friendly staff. Patient. Explain what's going on. Take care not to hurt!

23rd October 2024

Everything was highly satisfactory; I felt I was in very good hands throughout. Thank you to all concerned

16th October 2024

Very respectful and caring staff

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