OVERVIEW
Crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth can affect both your confidence and your oral health. At The Windsor Dental Practice in Leicester, fixed braces provide a reliable and precise orthodontic solution for adults and children, correcting a wide range of alignment issues with proven results.
Available in metal and ceramic options, with treatment starting from £3200 including retainers.
Fixed braces in Leicester are highly versatile and suitable for correcting a wide range of orthodontic concerns:
Teeth that are rotated, tilted, or out of alignment, affecting appearance and confidence.
Teeth that overlap or sit too close together, making effective cleaning difficult.
Unwanted spaces that affect smile symmetry and your overall appearance.
Upper teeth that sit too far forward or overlap excessively over the lower teeth.
Lower teeth that protrude in front of the upper teeth, causing distinct bite problems.
Upper and lower teeth that do not meet correctly when biting down naturally.
Jaw positioning that impacts crucial bite function, speech clarity, and overall facial symmetry.
Both treatments straighten teeth effectively, but they suit different clinical cases and daily lifestyles.
| Feature | Fixed Braces | Invisalign |
|---|---|---|
| Best Suited For | Complex cases — severe overcrowding, crossbites, rotations, and deep misalignment | Mild to moderate alignment cases |
| Wearability & Active Time | Works continuously — fixed in place; no patient compliance or memory required | Removable — must be taken out for eating, drinking, and daily cleaning |
| Discretion | Less discreet — visible brackets and wires throughout treatment | Highly discreet — virtually invisible clear aligners |
| Daily Management | No risk of losing aligners — securely fixed for the duration | High compliance required — must be worn 20 to 22 hours daily for best results |
| Investment | More affordable — lower starting cost than comprehensive clear aligners | Higher cost — typically a premium price point over fixed options |
| Aftercare | Retainers required after treatment to lock in results | Retainers required after treatment to lock in results |
For patients presenting with complex orthodontic concerns, fixed braces in Leicester deliver significantly more precise and predictable results. For mild to moderate cases where professional discretion is your primary priority, Invisalign may be the better option.
Fixed brace treatment at our Leicester practice follows a clear and structured process from start to finish. Here is what you can expect during your orthodontic journey:
Your dentist assesses your teeth, bite, and jaw alignment. X-rays and photographs are taken to create a detailed picture of your orthodontic needs and plan your treatment precisely.
Brackets are bonded to the surface of each tooth and connected by the archwire. The fitting appointment is comfortable and straightforward — no injections are required.
You attend regular appointments every 6 to 8 weeks, where the archwire is adjusted to apply progressive pressure and guide your teeth into their correct position.
Once your teeth have reached their final position, the brackets and wire are carefully removed, and your teeth are polished to remove any residual bonding material.
Retainers are fitted immediately after brace removal to hold your teeth in their new position while the surrounding bone stabilises. Retainers are included as part of your treatment at Windsor.
Typically 12 to 24 Months
The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your case and the degree of correction required. Simpler cases involving minor crowding or spacing may be completed closer to 12 months, while more complex cases involving bite correction or significant misalignment may require the full treatment period.
💡 Regular attendance at your adjustment appointments helps keep your treatment on track and progressing as planned.
Brackets and wires provide highly controlled, accurate correction for a wide range of orthodontic cases.
Fixed braces can treat severe overcrowding, deep bite problems, and tooth rotations that clear aligners cannot always correct.
Fixed in place 24 hours a day with zero compliance issues or the risk of forgetting to wear your aligners.
With consistent retainer wear following your treatment, your newly straightened smile will last a lifetime.
Straighter teeth are significantly easier to brush and floss, reducing the risk of decay and gum disease long-term.
Fixed braces start from £3,200 (including retainers), offering a highly cost-effective route to a straighter smile.
At The Windsor Dental Practice, we provide precise, patient-focused fixed brace treatment for adults and children across Leicester.
Our team has extensive experience treating a wide range of case complexities from minor crowding to significant bite correction.
All treatment is carried out by fully qualified and registered dental professionals.
A diverse choice of brace types tailored precisely to suit your individual aesthetic preferences and clinical needs.
Retainers are provided as an integral part of your fixed brace treatment package to protect your results long-term.
Fixed braces start from £3,200 with absolutely zero hidden fees.
We take time to explain your options transparently and tailor treatments to your individual needs.
We are proud to be rated 5 stars on Google Reviews.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
Most people can have orthodontic treatment carried out, sometimes braces is the best option and sometimes it may be better to consider something like Invisalign. But we decide each case depending on what you want, and what would be best.
The first couple of weeks may be a little uncomfortable as you get used to having something in your mouth that wasn’t there before. The brace can feel sharp and your teeth can feel a bit achey as they are moving, but this soon settles. After adjustment appointments, you can get the achey feeling for a couple of days.
Metal braces don’t stain, but white braces can do. The elastic bands that go around each bracket on your tooth are clear…but you can be sure a curry will stain them! So its best to take care with these kinds of foods.
Whenever you move teeth, they will have a tendency to move back to their original position. This is why retainers are SO important, and are essential. There are different types of retainers, but the ones we usually recommend are the clear plastic ones, know as Essix retainers.
It takes 6-7 months for the bone to form in the new position, so we ask you to wear your retainers full time for this initial period. For the next 6 months you would wear them for 12 hours a day (evenings and overnight) and after the first year you wear them at night. This is pretty much forever…or as long as you want your teeth to remain straight! We usually recommend having a new set of retainers made every 12 months.
Nope! With our amazing Itero Invisalign scanner, we are able to take a scan and produce a digital 3D model of your teeth which serves as our records for before we start, during treatment and at the end for your retainers.
Our treatment options start from £2500, and we have interest free finance options available.
Treatment times really vary, and six month smiles is a brand of short term adult braces. We are certified providers of this treatment as well as quick straight teeth, but we also have training in more comprehensive options. We are not specialist orthodontists.
TREATMENT
from £3200
Fixed braces at The Windsor Dental Practice in Leicester start from £3200.
The total cost depends on
Retainers are included as part of your fixed brace treatment at Windsor, protecting your results without any additional cost.
We believe in providing high quality and ethical dentistry to our patients, whilst providing bespoke treatments to cater for all their needs.
FRIENDLY & EXPERIENCED EXPERT TEAM
4.9 STAR GOOGLE RATING
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Take the first step towards a straighter, more confident smile. Book your fixed braces consultation at The Windsor Dental Practice in Leicester today. No waiting. No hidden fees. Safe, clinically guided whitening by an experienced dental team.
