Blend in With Clear Braces
Clear ceramic braces blend in with your teeth, making them a perfect subtle treatment option.
A Clear Alternative to Metal Braces
Ceramic braces are also referred to as clear braces, tooth-colored braces, or esthetic braces. They work the same way metal braces do but are designed to be less noticeable. They're smaller than ever and made of transparent tooth-colored polycrystalline ceramic material.
These ceramic options will blend in well with your natural smile. Though they're not entirely invisible, and the brackets are about the same size and shape, they’re much less noticeable than metal braces.
Not as Obvious as Metal Braces
Ceramic brackets are a less obvious way to straighten your smile when paired with clear, white, or tooth-colored wires and elastic ties. This option is especially attractive if you are an aesthetic-minded adult or teen.
Ceramic braces are perfect if you want an aesthetic treatment option but don't want the extra hassle of removable aligners and the responsibility of wear time with clear aligner systems like Invisalign®.
Differences Between Ceramic & Metal Braces
Metal braces are known for their durability and strength. Ceramic braces are also tough, but they are made from a different, more fragile material that is more likely to chip or crack. Traditional braces can also take more pressure than newer ceramic brackets.
If you need more drastic corrections, metal braces could be a better option. Adjustments with ceramic braces have to be slightly smaller so it can take a little more time to align your teeth.
Having said that, both types of braces work on the same principles and tend to be equally effective in most cases.
You may be worried about ceramic braces staining, but that hasn’t been a problem for several years. Ceramic brackets won’t stain. But, the adhesive used to attach the brackets to the teeth and the clear elastic ties used to hold the wires in can stain.
This can give an overall impression of discoloration or staining over time. You can choose to avoid things like coffee and tea, red wine, tomatoes, mustard, etc. to prevent any staining, but this isn’t necessary since we change your elastics at every adjustment appointment.
As long as you maintain a good oral hygiene routine, you shouldn’t have to worry too much about giving up your morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine.
