Fixed appliances, known more commonly as ‘train tracks’ are small metal brackets that are individually glued to the surface of each tooth and linked together with archwires; you can customise them by choosing from the 24 colours available.
They can be worn by any age group, and treatment generally lasts between 9-24 months
They are fixed for the duration of treatment and can only be removed by an orthodontist
Metal fixed appliances are available as an NHS or private treatment.
Easter Break : Please note the Practice will be closed for the Easter Break from Friday 3rd April to Tuesday 7th April 2026. Emergency Arrangements : Weekend Cover If you have an emergency on either 3rd April 2026 (Good Friday, Saturday 4th April 2026, Sunday 5th April 2026, or Monday 6th April 2026 (Bank Holiday), would all Shropshire Patients please telephone the out of hours emergency dental line on NHS 111 and would all Powys patients please telephone NHS 111 Wales or visit Wales NHS 111 website for further information. Please note, an emergency is considered any trauma which may have occurred to the mouth which is causing pain or discomfort or is making the orthodontic appliances cut the inside of the mouth. Thank you. Please visit our 'More Info/Policies and Net Zero Emissions Statement' to see a range of our Policies including our Net Zero Emissions Statement. Many thanks
