Metal braces are the most common type of braces, and what most consider your typical “braces”. Modern metal braces are made with smooth and polished high-quality stainless steel for the best comfort and results, and are much more hygienic and less noticeable than they used to be. ​ Additionally, you have the choice to include colored elastics, giving you the choice to make your smile more unique, and heat-activated arch-wires, which use body heat to move your teeth quicker than ever before, while reducing pain significantly.