{"id":41183,"date":"2025-08-12T13:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getsmile.pt\/?p=41183"},"modified":"2025-12-31T01:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T01:18:37","slug":"fixed-vs-removable-appliances-which-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getsmile.pt\/en\/fixed-vs-removable-appliances-which-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed vs. Removable Appliances: Which to Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Orthodontic treatment uses different types of appliances to correct misaligned teeth and jaws. It may involve the use of fixed appliances, aligners, retainers or other devices, worn for a certain period of time to gradually align the teeth and improve the bite.<\/p>

Depending on each patient's needs, the orthodontist may recommend fixed or removable braces. In this article, we will explain the differences between these two types and help you understand which one may be more suitable for your case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fixed Orthodontic Appliances\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFixed appliances are devices that are permanently attached to the teeth during treatment and cannot be removed by the patient. The most common example is metal braces, which consist of brackets, wires and bands that apply gradual force to move the teeth into the correct position. This type of appliance is often used in more complex cases and, although it may require longer treatment, it is considered more effective.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Advantages of Fixed Appliances<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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