Braces are one of the most common types of dental treatments. People with crooked, misaligned, overcrowded, or unevenly spaced teeth receive braces so that their teeth can be straightened and restored. Braces can take on average about 24 months to correct a patient’s teeth. For some patients it is longer, depending on what kind of dental issues that they have. There are plenty of options for patients who may need braces, but want to explore other types besides traditional metal ones. Discuss your options with a dentist to see if braces would be an effective orthodontic treatment option and would be right for you.