Orthodontics is been at great service to mankind. Orthodontics is a field that has been around since the early 18th century. Modern day orthodontists have generations of predecessors to learn their techniques. Technology used in orthodontic treatment continues to progress at an incrediblepace. New discoveries and inventions have allowed orthodontists to bring better experiences to their patients with less of the hassle. If we want tocontinue providing fast, efficient, and effective treatment to our patients, we need to make sure that we stay up‑to‑date with changes in the field.Orthodontic brackets have evolved from Angle’s era to the MBT brackets followed by lingual brackets. These brackets have made the life of theorthodontists much easier. As technology advances many more new materials and designs will be coming forward. The purpose of this article isto review the recent advancements in orthodontic brackets and how the science behind them helps the orthodontist in the daytoday practice