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Are Dental Braces Still Popular?

Dr. Normand Bach
29/05/2025

Are Dental Braces Still Popular?

For decades, dental braces have been the leading solution for correcting tooth and jaw alignment problems. Their proven effectiveness has enabled many patients to achieve a harmonious smile and functional bite.

But since the rise of clear aligners, one question has frequently emerged: are metal braces outdated? Have they been eclipsed by these new, more discreet technologies?

Dr Normand Bach provides an update on the issue, offering a clear and reassuring overview of the central role still played by dental braces in today’s orthodontic treatments.

An Orthodontic Treatment that Is Still Relevant Today

Despite the rise in popularity of Invisalign aligners in recent years, dental braces remain one of the most widely used orthodontic treatments, for children and adolescents as well as adults.

One of the great strengths of dental braces lies in their ability to exert very precise control over tooth and jaw movement.

By being attached directly to the teeth, brackets enable the orthodontist to apply targeted, consistent forces to guide realignment and ensure optimal treatment progress. The level of precision offered by dental braces is difficult to match with other types of appliances.

Moreover, braces are often the most effective, if not the only viable option for more complex orthodontic cases.

Undeniable Advantages for Certain Types de Correction

While transparent aligners are a popular, discreet solution for correcting many mild to moderate malocclusions, some more complex cases require a more precise, structured approach.

It is in these situations that dental braces reveal their full potential, proving particularly effective in correcting:

  • Severe malocclusions
  • Significant tooth rotation
  • Marked overlapping or spacing
  • Abnormal jaw growth

In these cases, aligners may lack precision or power, thus limiting their effectiveness.

Dental braces, on the other hand, provide complete and long-lasting correction, ensuring optimal results.

 

 

Constantly Evolving Technology

It’s true that in the past, dental braces were associated with an unflattering image: bulky appliances, visible metal wires, discomfort and even pain. But those days are gone; braces have come a long way in recent years.

Thanks to technological advances, braces are now:

  • Smaller
  • Lighter
  • More discreet
  • More comfortable
  • More efficient

There are even virtually invisible options, such as transparent braces.

These solutions are very popular with patients who want precise treatment without compromising the aesthetic appearance of their smile during treatment.

Thanks to these improvements, dental braces now fit more smoothly into the daily lives of patients of all ages.

An Ideal Solution for Young Patients

Children and teenagers still account for a large proportion of patients treated with dental braces – and for good reason. At this age, bone growth is booming, enabling the orthodontist to intervene more strategically and effectively. Braces offer a unique opportunity to address or prevent long-term issues or future complications.

In the case of young patients, the treatment can help to:

  • Guide jaw development
  • Correct the effects of bad habits, such as thumb sucking
  • Intervene early on misalignments to avoid complications in adulthood

Another major advantage: braces are permanently fixed. Unlike removable aligners, they cannot be removed, which eliminates the risk of loss, breakage or frequent forgetfulness – a particularly important aspect in more distracted children or adolescents.

This consistency of treatment not only reduces the risk of delays or complications associated with irregular wear – as is sometimes the case with removable aligners – but also helps to optimize treatment duration and ensure more predictable, long-lasting results.

Dental Braces: An Evolving but Lasting Popularity

Although orthodontics has come a long way with the advent of transparent aligners, dental braces remain an essential pillar of modern orthodontic treatment.

Their proven efficiency, unrivalled precision and ability to correct even the most complex cases ensure that they continue, even today, to play a leading role in clinical practice for patients of all ages.

They are recommended by Dr. Normand Bach and chosen by thousands of patients every year to achieve a harmonious smile!

So, are dental braces still popular? Without a doubt, yes, they are!

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