Metal braces have many benefits:

1. Effective. Metal braces are effective for most patients because they are capable of shifting the teeth and correcting bite misalignments from overbite to underbite.

1. Affordable. Metal braces are one of the most affordable options for orthodontic treatment.

1. Tried and true. Metal braces are the tried and true method of orthodontic care. Versions of metal braces have been used for centuries to straighten teeth.

1. Improved design. Metal braces have gone through many changes and adaptations to become the version that is used today. The metal brackets are much smaller and more comfortable than they used to be and the archwire connects more easily to the brackets.