- 1. Metal braces: These are the conventional braces. They use metal wire and brackets to bring the teeth to their positions.
- 2. Ceramic braces: Patients sometimes opt for tooth color braces made with ceramic so that it is not visible much.
- 3. Lingual braces: These braces are placed at the back of the teeth facing the tongue. This makes them difficult to be seen from the outside.
- 4. Clear aligners: These are also called invisible braces. Acrylic or clear plastic is used in making clear aligners.