Gold braces are stainless steel braces coated with 24-karat gold and are popular with patients of all ages.
What are gold braces?
Gold braces work exactly like traditional metal braces — small brackets bonded to each tooth and a thin archwire that gently guides your teeth into place. The difference is the finish: the brackets are coated in 24-karat gold for a warm, distinctive look.
They deliver the same time-tested, versatile correction as standard braces and are popular with patients of all ages who want something a little different from silver brackets.
The benefits of Gold Braces
A distinctive gold look
The warm 24-karat finish is a stand-out alternative to standard silver brackets — popular with patients of every age.
Proven, versatile results
Gold braces correct the same wide range of cases as metal braces, from simple crowding to complex bite issues.
Strong and reliable
Built on the same durable stainless-steel brackets and archwires that stand up to everyday wear.
Make them your own
Choose colored elastic bands at each visit to personalize your braces alongside the gold finish.
What to expect with gold braces
Complimentary consultation
We examine your bite, take any needed records, and explain your options in writing — no referral required and no obligation.
Placing your braces
Brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected by a thin archwire. The visit is comfortable and takes about an hour.
Regular adjustments
You return every few weeks so we can adjust the wire and guide your teeth into their new positions.
Reveal and retain
When your bite is corrected, the braces come off and a custom retainer keeps your new smile in place.
Gold Braces, answered.
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Book a complimentary examAre gold braces really gold?
Yes — the stainless-steel brackets are coated in 24-karat gold, which gives them their warm color while keeping all the strength of traditional braces.
Do gold braces work the same as metal braces?
They do. Gold braces move your teeth using the same brackets-and-archwire system as metal braces, so they can treat the same range of cases.
Who chooses gold braces?
Patients of all ages who want an eye-catching alternative to standard silver brackets. They are a fun, distinctive option for kids, teens and adults alike.
Can I still pick band colors?
Yes. At each adjustment visit you can choose new colored elastic bands to personalize your braces along with the gold finish.
Do you accept MassHealth for gold braces?
The Braces Place accepts MassHealth, and our Price-Match Guarantee helps keep care affordable. We review your specific coverage and fees at your complimentary consultation.
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Choose any of our six Boston-area offices. We'll evaluate your bite, walk you through the options, and put it all in writing — no pressure, no obligation.