Advantages and disadvantages of fixed orthodontics

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Traditional fixed orthodontic braces are the most widely used system until today due to their great value for money and very good results. They provide the following advantages:

Today, new systems have advanced so much that they are more comfortable to wear, avoiding friction and discomfort.
In addition to the classic metal braces, more discreet materials such as porcelain or sapphire camouflaged in the color of the tooth are used.
Orthodontic treatment usually lasts less than other orthodontic techniques, which greatly reduces the time it takes to perform the entire procedure.
They also have a number of disadvantages:

They are more visible and therefore more ugly.
They cannot be removed for brushing your teeth or eating.