Everyday life during treatmentQuestion during treatment

Will my braces cause problems at airport security?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Braces (even metal ones) don't cause any difficulty when you go through airport security. They don't set off the detectors and aren't a reason for you to be given an additional check.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.