Ceramic Braces
Why Metal Braces is a Smart Choice?
Metal braces have stood the test of time, even amid competition from clear alternative braces, because they’re simply more versatile than plastic options. Metal braces are installed just once, with the opportunity for adjustment as time goes on. And, because the metal is a stronger and more durable material, the braces can be positioned and adjusted in a way that makes them work more quickly than competing corrective options.
No matter the unique method of installation and maintenance, metal braces are far more durable than plastic options and less likely to break or require costly replacement.
Clear Braces: Effective Work Without the Metal Smile
The orthodontic option referred to as “clear” braces aren’t necessarily clear in the plastic sense. Instead, these braces replace metal braces with ceramic braces when adhering to the teeth. A small metal wire uses the ceramic material as leverage, adjusting teeth over time and creating a perfect smile that will last well into the future. Because of the unique way that this system works, the teeth are perfectly visible throughout the adjustment period. The thin wire is virtually unnoticeable at a distance, and pictures will hardly reveal the braces’ presence.
The Benefits of Clear Braces
When compared to other orthodontic options, clear ceramic braces have several advantages that can help you get that perfectly straight smile without compromising your appearance.
Benefits of clear braces:
Clear ceramic bonding is less noticeable than metal brackets and rubber
Less expensive than invisible plastic braces
Only require one single installation
Can achieve successful results more quickly than invisible braces
Can be used to treat more severe misalignment and gaps
Clear braces are an excellent alternative option to traditional metal braces for many reasons. They are far less conspicuous and offer a way for patients to correct their teeth more discreetly. Clear braces are also less expensive than invisible braces, which utilize plastic trays to straighten teeth over time. Unlike invisible plastic braces, the durable metal wiring used with clear braces can treat more severe alignment issues.
Special Considerations About Clear Braces
For all of the benefits of a typical clear braces installation, there are certainly a few drawbacks that patients would be wise to consider before opting for this particular product. Perhaps the most notable is that patients will be subject to food restrictions for the duration of their braces’ installation. These restrictions are the same as they would be with a metal braces installation and for large the same reason. Simply put: It’s no fun to get food stuck in the installed metal parts, and it’s certainly no fun for stuck food to produce a cavity.