Metal Fixed Braces in Edinburgh
Traditional fixed braces, planned and monitored by Dr Mustafa, a GDC-registered specialist orthodontist, from our Leith clinic.
The Basics
What Are Metal Fixed Braces?
Metal fixed braces are a highly effective orthodontic treatment used to straighten teeth and correct bite problems. They consist of small stainless-steel brackets attached to the teeth and connected by a thin orthodontic wire, which gently guides your teeth into their ideal position over time.
Unlike removable aligners, fixed braces stay in place throughout treatment, allowing for continuous and highly controlled tooth movement. That makes them one of the most reliable options for treating both straightforward and complex orthodontic cases.
Treatment times vary depending on the complexity of your case, but most patients complete treatment within 12 to 24 months. We’ll always explain your expected timeline clearly before treatment begins.
The Benefits
Why Choose Metal Fixed Braces?
Highly Effective
Metal braces are one of the most reliable ways to straighten teeth and correct bite problems, from mild crowding to complex orthodontic cases.
Precise Tooth Movement
Brackets and wires allow highly controlled tooth movements, helping achieve accurate, predictable smile results.
Strong & Durable
Made from high-quality stainless steel, modern metal braces are built to handle everyday eating, speaking, and life comfortably.
Suitability
Conditions Metal Fixed Braces Can Correct
Metal fixed braces can successfully correct a wide range of orthodontic and bite concerns.
Crowding
Creating the right amount of space in the jaw to allow crowded teeth to move into their correct, natural position.
Spacing & Gaps
Closing space between teeth, including the classic front-tooth diastema.
Bite Misalignments
Effectively correct a range of bite problems, including overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites.
Crooked Teeth
Correct misaligned teeth to create a straight, functional smile.
Ready To Start?
Ready to See If Metal Fixed Braces Are Right for You?
Book no-obligation consultation with Dr Mustafa. We’ll examine your teeth, listen to what you want from treatment, and give you an honest recommendation. Saturday appointments available.
GDC Specialist Orthodontist · Diamond Invisalign Provider · 20+ Years’ Experience
The Process
How Metal Fixed Braces Treatment Works at Ocean
01
Your Consultation
You’ll meet Dr Mustafa for a detailed orthodontic assessment. We’ll examine your teeth and bite, discuss your concerns, and explain whether metal fixed braces are the right treatment to achieve your smile goals.
02
Your 3D Scan
We take a digital 3D scan and bite records to fully understand your teeth alignment. This allows Dr Mustafa to carefully plan how each tooth will move throughout your treatment for accurate, predictable results.
03
Fitting Your Braces
Small stainless-steel brackets are carefully bonded to your teeth and connected with a thin archwire. The fitting is comfortable and usually takes around an hour. You’ll then attend regular adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks to guide your teeth into position.
04
Your Retainer
Once your braces are removed and you’re happy with your new smile, we’ll fit a retainer, bonded, removable, or a combination to keep your teeth in their new position for life.
Making It Affordable
Spreading the Cost of Treatment
Metal Fixed Braces is a meaningful investment, and we want it to be accessible. For private patients, we offer finance options through V12 Finance, so your treatment can be paid for across manageable monthly installments rather than a single upfront payment.
We also accept payment by debit card, credit card (excluding American Express), bank transfer, or cash.
Every patient’s case is different, which is why we don’t list prices online. We prefer to discuss cost properly at your consultation, once we’ve examined your teeth and explained exactly what your treatment will involve. There’s no pressure to commit on the day.
Flexible Payment Options
Spread the cost of your treatment across monthly instalments
Finance options discussed in detail at your consultation.
Real Edinburgh Patients, Real Results
The patients in these videos came to Ocean from across Edinburgh and the central belt. They’ve kindly shared their experience — what brought them in, what the treatment was like, and what their smile looks like now.
Real Results from Real Edinburgh Patients
Drag the handle on each image to reveal the before and after. Every case treated right here at Ocean Orthodontics in Leith.
235+ Reviews Across Edinburgh
Honest words from real patients — we don’t edit or curate these. They’re copied directly from our verified Google reviews.
“Dr Mustafa is a true professional and expert in his field. The staff are warm and friendly and create a relaxed and safe atmosphere. The clinic has been designed to feel like a relaxing spa. Highly recommend.”
“I have had such a journey with Dr Mustafa and the lovely ladies. He is a real scientist — very responsible, careful and attentive. He keeps an eye on detail and the best possible clinical outcome. Completely changed my life and gave me back my smile.”
“Dr Mustafa completely transformed my smile — I can now smile confidently. He was excellent throughout the entire Invisalign process with regular check-ins. I don’t normally leave reviews, but I couldn’t be happier with my experience.”
Why Edinburgh Patients Choose Ocean Orthodontic Clinic
There are other orthodontic options in Edinburgh. Here’s why the patients who do their research tend to end up here.
Most clinics offering clear aligners and braces in Edinburgh are run by general dentists with short orthodontic training. Dr Mustafa is on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics (No. 105727), with a PhD in Orthodontics and a postgraduate diploma from Warwick. That difference matters most when your case is complex — or when something doesn’t go quite to plan halfway through.
The Diamond tier is held by the highest-volume Invisalign providers in the UK. It isn’t a badge anyone can buy — it reflects sustained experience across hundreds of treated cases. When you’re trusting someone to move your teeth, volume of experience matters.
Dr Mustafa’s clinical philosophy is to preserve every healthy tooth where it’s safe to do so. Many patients told they need extractions elsewhere have been successfully treated at Ocean without them. That approach earned us the British Orthodontic Society’s Against the Odds award — twice.
Ocean Orthodontic Clinic won Overall Practice of the Year and Best New Practice at the Scotland Dental Awards 2023 — competing against every dental practice in Scotland. These are independently judged awards based on clinical standards, patient experience, and outcomes.
Visit Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Edinburgh
We’re based in Leith, North Edinburgh — easy to reach by car or public transport, with Saturday appointments available.
Edinburgh, EH6 6JG
| Monday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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