Crowding and spacing
Overlapping or rotated teeth are aligned; gaps are closed. Space is created by expanding the arch, reshaping between teeth or, in some cases, extractions.
Specialist orthodontics
Fixed Braces in Dubai for Adults and Teenagers
Brackets and wires remain the most versatile way to move teeth, especially for rotations, bite correction and closing spaces. Every case is diagnosed and treated by a specialist orthodontist.
- Specialist orthodontists
- Braces or aligners, chosen by diagnosis
- Retention planned from the start
The assessment includes examination, photographs, a scan and radiographs where indicated, followed by a written plan.
Quick answer
What are fixed braces and who are they for?
Fixed braces are small brackets bonded to the teeth and joined by a wire that is adjusted over time to move teeth into a planned position. They suit teenagers and adults with crowding, spacing or bite problems, and are the most predictable option for complex movements. At Creative Arts, braces are planned and adjusted by our specialist orthodontists after a full diagnosis.
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What braces correct
Which problems can braces treat?
Orthodontics moves teeth through bone, which the bone remodels around. Braces are used for appearance, for how the teeth meet, and often for both.
Overbite and overjet
Upper teeth that cover the lower teeth too deeply, or sit too far forward, are corrected by moving teeth and levelling the bite, often with elastics.
Underbite and crossbite
Lower teeth in front of the upper teeth, or teeth biting on the wrong side, are corrected where the cause is dental. Skeletal cases may need a combined plan.
Open bite
Front teeth that do not meet when the back teeth are together. Vertical movements like this are an area where fixed braces are particularly effective.
Preparing for other treatment
Aligning a tooth before a crown, or opening space for an implant, so the restoration needs less preparation.
Braces or aligners?
Fixed braces vs clear aligners: how do they compare?
Both move teeth well in the right case. Our orthodontists recommend based on the diagnosis, and will say when either would work.
| Fixed braces | Clear aligners (Invisalign) | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Brackets are visible on the teeth | Clear trays, barely noticeable |
| Complex rotations and vertical movement | Most predictable | More limited; attachments extend the range |
| Depends on wear | No — works all the time | Entirely — around 20–22 hours a day |
| Cleaning | Harder; brushing around brackets and wire | Trays removed to brush and floss |
| Eating | Avoid hard and sticky foods | Trays out to eat |
| Unplanned visits | Loose brackets or poking wires | Rare; lost or cracked aligners |
Read the full comparison of Invisalign and braces, or see how Invisalign clear aligners work here.
The process
What happens from assessment to retainers
Most comprehensive cases take between twelve and twenty-four months; simple alignment is shorter, and cases involving jaw relationships or extractions are longer. Your plan gives an estimate for your teeth.
Diagnosis
Examination, photographs, a digital scan and radiographs where indicated. Gum and bone health are checked, because teeth should only be moved through healthy support.
AssessmentWritten plan
The appliance, expected duration, any extractions or auxiliaries, the retention plan and the cost, with alternatives, before you commit.
Before startingFitting the braces
Brackets are bonded to clean, dry teeth and the first wire is placed. The teeth usually feel tender for a few days.
Bonding visitAdjustments
Wires are changed and adjusted at regular reviews. Elastics or other auxiliaries are added if the movement needs them.
Every few weeksRemoval and retention
Brackets are removed, the teeth polished and retainers fitted the same day or soon after.
End of active treatment
Age
Braces for teenagers and braces for adults: what is different?
Teeth move at any age. What changes is the context around them.
| Teenagers | Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical timing | Often once most permanent teeth have come through | Any age, provided gums and bone are healthy |
| Growth | Jaw growth can sometimes be used to help correct the bite | No growth; skeletal problems may need a combined plan |
| Existing dental work | Usually little | Crowns, fillings and missing teeth are planned around |
| Gum health | Hygiene with brackets is the main challenge | Existing gum disease must be stabilised first |
| Often part of | Stand-alone treatment | A wider plan with crowns, implants or veneers |
Younger children are seen through pediatric dentistry, with orthodontic review when needed.
Choosing an appliance
When fixed braces are usually the better choice
Braces tend to suit
- Significant rotations, especially of rounded teeth
- Open bites, deep bites and larger vertical movements
- Closing spaces after extractions
- Patients who know they would not wear aligners consistently
Consider aligners, or ask about alternatives
- Mild crowding or spacing where a discreet option matters to you
- Relapse after earlier treatment that needs only a limited course
- If you prefer a less visible appliance, ask whether tooth-coloured brackets would suit your case, or whether aligners can do the job
- Active gum disease: treated first, whichever appliance is chosen
Living with braces
How do you look after your teeth with braces?
Brackets create extra places for plaque to sit, and white marks or decay around brackets are the most common avoidable problem in orthodontics. A few habits make the difference:
- Brush after meals, angling the brush above and below the brackets, and use small interdental brushes under the wire.
- Keep hygiene visits during treatment; Guided Biofilm Therapy cleaning can be used around brackets.
- Avoid hard and sticky foods such as nuts, hard sweets and toffee, which break brackets and bend wires.
- Limit sugary drinks, which pool around the brackets.
If a bracket comes loose or a wire pokes, cover it with orthodontic wax and contact the clinic during opening hours (10:00–20:00 daily) to arrange a repair.
Retainers are permanent, not an optional extra
Teeth tend to drift back after braces come off. A bonded wire behind the front teeth, a removable night-time retainer, or both, hold the result. Your plan states which retainer is planned, how long it should be worn and how it will be reviewed.
Cost
What decides the cost of braces?
The figure depends on the diagnosis, not the appliance alone. The orthodontic treatment cost guide explains how to compare quotes.
- Complexity and durationA bite correction over two years involves many more adjustment visits than simple alignment.
- AuxiliariesElastics, expanders or temporary anchorage devices, when the movement needs extra support.
- Extractions or other treatmentAny teeth that need removing, or gum treatment before starting.
- RetentionFixed and removable retainers and their review appointments.
Who treats you
Specialist orthodontists who treat braces cases
Your braces are planned, fitted and adjusted by one of our two specialist orthodontists. Jaw symptoms are assessed separately through TMJ assessment.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
How long do braces take?
Most comprehensive cases take between twelve and twenty-four months. Simple alignment can be shorter; cases involving bite correction, extractions or jaw relationships take longer. Attending adjustments, avoiding breakages and keeping gums healthy help treatment stay on schedule. Your written plan gives an estimate based on your teeth.
Do braces hurt?
Fitting braces is not painful, but the teeth usually feel tender for a few days after the first wire and after some adjustments. Over-the-counter pain relief and soft food generally help. Brackets can rub the cheeks at first; orthodontic wax covers them while the mouth adapts.
Am I too old for braces?
Teeth move at any age as long as the gums and bone are healthy. Adult treatment has to account for existing fillings, crowns, missing teeth and gum support, and is often part of a wider plan. The assessment checks all of these before recommending braces or aligners.
What is the right age for braces for teenagers?
Many teenagers start once most permanent teeth have erupted. Some bite problems are easier to address while the jaws are still growing, so an earlier orthodontic check can be useful. The orthodontist will advise whether to start now or monitor.
Are braces or Invisalign better?
Neither is better for everyone. Fixed braces are more predictable for complex rotations, vertical movements and closing extraction spaces, and work without relying on wear time. Aligners are discreet and removable, and suit many alignment cases. Our orthodontists recommend based on your diagnosis and will tell you when both would work.
Do you offer ceramic or clear braces?
Fixed braces are the appliance we offer alongside clear aligners. If a less visible option matters to you, ask at the assessment whether tooth-coloured brackets would suit your case, or whether Invisalign clear aligners could achieve the same result.
Do I need to wear a retainer after braces?
Yes. Teeth tend to move back after treatment, so retention is long-term. This usually means a thin wire bonded behind the front teeth, a removable retainer worn at night, or both. Retainers should be checked at reviews and replaced if they are damaged or no longer fit.
Keep exploring
Related treatments
OrthodonticsOrthodontics at Creative ArtsDiagnosis, appliance options and what affects duration.AlignersInvisalign clear alignersHow aligners work and who they suit.GuideInvisalign vs bracesA side-by-side look at the two main appliances.CostBraces and Invisalign costWhat drives orthodontic fees and what a quote should include.JawTMJ assessmentWhen jaw symptoms are assessed alongside a bite concern.After treatmentRetainers after bracesKeeping the result and what to do if teeth shift.ConditionBite problemsDeep bite, underbite, crossbite and open bite.
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