Teens
Fixed braces can be a useful option for growing patients, especially where consistent removable aligner wear may be difficult.
Braces in North York
Braces in North York
Traditional metal and ceramic braces, planned with specialist orthodontic care.
Cost and financing
What braces cost
The cost of braces depends on the complexity of the case and the expected timeline, so we confirm your price at a consultation.
- 0% financing
Up to 24 months on major treatment plans, subject to credit approval and terms.
- Insurance, direct billed
We direct bill most major Canadian insurers.
- Priced at your consultation
Your full quote is confirmed after an assessment.
A consultation is required to determine whether this treatment is right for you. Individual results vary.
Braces in North York
Traditional metal and ceramic braces, planned with specialist orthodontic care.
Braces remain one of the most reliable ways to guide teeth into better positions over time. At seesmile, braces are planned and fitted by a registered specialist in orthodontics, with each step designed around your teeth, your bite, your goals, and the kind of movement your case needs.
Braces can be useful for mild crowding, spacing, and more involved bite corrections. Because they stay fixed to the teeth, they allow precise control throughout treatment and do not rely on remembering to put aligners back in after meals.
Traditional orthodontics
How traditional braces work
Braces use small brackets bonded to the front of the teeth and connected by a thin archwire. The wire holds a planned shape and gently guides the teeth toward it over time. At scheduled visits, we adjust the wire and elastic ties to continue the movement. Some cases also use small elastics between the upper and lower teeth to help correct how the bite comes together.
Treatment fit
Who braces suit
Adults
Adults can choose braces when teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment and precise movement is needed.
Complex bites
Braces can provide controlled movement for more involved bite corrections, including overbite, underbite, and crossbite concerns.
Daily routine
Life with braces
The first few days after fitting or adjustment can bring tenderness, which usually settles. Soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief can help if they are safe for you. We also show you how to clean around brackets and wires using the right tools, because daily cleaning matters more during orthodontic treatment.
Hard, sticky, and very chewy foods can damage brackets, so we explain what to avoid and how to adapt your routine. Visits are scheduled every several weeks so we can keep the movement on track.
After braces
Retainers after braces
When braces come off, retainers help hold the teeth in their new position. We fit them at the end of treatment and explain how often to wear them, because retention is what protects the work after active movement is complete.
Questions
Questions, answered.
Most treatments take roughly 12 to 24 months, depending on how much movement is needed. Your specialist gives you a more specific estimate after reviewing your teeth and bite at the consultation.
You may feel tenderness for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment, as your teeth begin to move. It is usually mild and manageable with soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief, and it tends to ease on its own.
Metal braces use stainless steel brackets and are the most familiar option. Ceramic, or clear, braces use tooth-coloured brackets that blend in more, which some people prefer for appearance. Both work in the same way, and the specialist can help you choose.
Yes. Adults can have braces at any age, provided the teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment. Adult orthodontics is common, and the consultation confirms whether it suits your situation.
Both can straighten teeth, and the better choice depends on your case and your preferences. Braces can handle a wide range of corrections, while clear aligners are removable and less visible. You can read more on our Invisalign in North York page, and your specialist can compare them with you.
Cost depends on the complexity of your case, so we confirm it at your consultation. We currently offer $2,500 off comprehensive braces and Invisalign treatment for a limited time, terms and conditions apply, plus 0% financing for up to 24 months, subject to credit approval.
Yes. Retainers hold your teeth in their new positions after the braces come off, and wearing them as directed is what protects your result over the long term.