Metal Braces Done Right:
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Metal braces at ProAlign Smile Clinic cost between AED 6,000 and AED 20,000 total, depending on case complexity. Treatment starts with a downpayment of AED 2,000–3,000, followed by AED 500 per visit as you progress through treatment. Compare this with the clear-aligner price calculator.

Yes. ProAlign offers a pay-as-you-go structure (downpayment + AED 500 per monthly visit), plus financing through Tabby (12-month plan) and Mashreq (48-month plan). Compare monthly options with the clear-aligner price calculator.

Coverage depends on your insurance provider and plan — some UAE health insurance policies partially cover orthodontic treatment for medical necessity, while purely cosmetic cases are often excluded. Our team can review your policy and help you understand what's covered before you start treatment.

Metal braces treatment typically takes 12 to 24 months, depending on the complexity of the case. Simpler corrections may finish sooner, while more involved bite issues can take longer.

Metal braces patients visit ProAlign monthly so braces can be tightened and progress checked in person — different from clear aligners, which need less frequent in-clinic visits since patients swap trays at home every two weeks.

Braces typically cause mild soreness for a few days after placement and after each tightening visit, but this is manageable with over-the-counter pain relief and soft foods. Any discomfort usually fades within a week as your mouth adjusts.

The first braces consultation includes an oral exam, X-rays or scans to assess your bite and jaw alignment, and a discussion of your treatment goals and options. You'll leave with a personalized treatment plan, timeline, and cost estimate. Book your braces consultation to get started.

Metal braces are often recommended for more complex bite corrections, while clear aligners suit patients who want a less visible option for mild-to-moderate cases. ProAlign's clear aligner treatment plans are created by orthodontists, not lab technicians, and both options include monitoring through the ProAlign patient app.

For complex cases, metal braces often move teeth faster since they apply continuous, fixed pressure and can be adjusted precisely at each visit. Clear aligners generally suit less complex, shorter-duration cases better.

Metal braces at ProAlign range AED 6,000–20,000, generally positioning them as lower-cost than clear aligners for complex cases, since more complex aligner treatment can require additional refinement rounds.

Avoid hard, sticky, and very chewy foods — like nuts, caramel, gum, and hard candy — that can bend wires or pop off brackets. Cutting harder fruits and vegetables into smaller pieces also helps protect your braces.

Brush after every meal with a soft-bristled or orthodontic brush, angling the bristles to reach above and below each bracket, and use floss threaders or an interdental brush to clean between wires and teeth. A water flosser can also make daily cleaning around brackets easier.

Yes — there's no upper age limit for braces, and many adults choose metal braces for durability and cost-effectiveness. Treatment works the same way as it does for teens, though healing and tooth movement can be slightly slower in adults.

Yes — ProAlign includes a free retainer at the end of metal braces treatment to help hold your new smile in place.

Traditional metal braces are visible, though modern brackets are smaller and less bulky than older versions. If visibility is a concern, explore clear aligner options or ask our team during your consultation.

ProAlign patients track progress remotely through the patient app, submitting monthly photos and staying in direct contact with their orthodontist between visits.