Braces are a part of orthodontics designed to prevent and treat dental irregularities. All braces are custom-made appliances that are fit specifically to the patients mouth for maximum comfort and treatment ability.

The technology of braces has improved greatly in the last several years. There are a wide variety of braces available today, including low-visibility "clear" braces, as well as braces that minimize the visibility of wires. Comfort has been greatly improved, and in some cases treatment time has been reduced (depending on the amount of correction needed).

Modern braces are no longer made of stainless steel, but rather use a variety of advanced alloys such as nickel and titanium. These modern designs also reduce the number of return visits to an orthodontist to adjust the wires of the braces.