Traditional Metal Braces In Chandler, Maricopa, Casa Grande & Phoenix, AZ, Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces used in orthodontics. They have progressed a long way in recent years to offer better comfort and a great way to customize your smile using different colored rubber bands which you can customize. Metal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel with metal brackets and archwires to straighten your teeth during the course of your treatment process.