Braces come in lots of different sizes and colors. First there are old fashioned braces. Old fashioned braces are big and clunky. They can cut your lips, and are generally uncomfortable. Then there are modern braces.
Modern braces are smaller and more comfortable than old fashioned braces.
They have what is called a low profile design, which is less irritating to your lips. They also have special contours to make your orthodontic treatment go faster and be less painful. Cast brackets are the most comfortable, so we, strongly recommend cast brackets to our customers. Then one has to consider the style of the braces. There are tooth colored braces which blend in so they barely can be seen.