About Ceramic Braces: While traditional braces continue to be a tried and true method of achieving excellent results, not everyone will be thrilled at the prospect of having metal brackets and wires in their mouth during orthodontic treatment. You’re in luck because there are more options for straightening your teeth than ever before, including low-visibility options like ceramic braces.
What Exactly Are Ceramic Braces?
- When most people think of braces, they envision metal brackets and wires.
- You can, however, get braces made from a special ceramic material that makes your braces less visible.
- These small brackets are either clear or stained to match the color of your teeth when they are made for you.
- As a result, they have a much more subtle appearance than traditional silver braces.
Advantages of Ceramic Braces
- As you might expect, one of the primary advantages of ceramic braces over traditional braces is that they are less visible.
- You won’t notice the brackets unless you look for them, which gives patients who want to keep the appearance of their smiles while undergoing orthodontic treatment added confidence.
- However, another significant advantage of choosing ceramic braces is comfort.
- The ceramic surface is noticeably smoother than the traditional metal brackets, resulting in a more comfortable wearing experience.
- While metal braces may feel a little abrasive at first, ceramic braces generally do not.
- Of course, you can expect to finish treatment with ceramic braces with a completely new smile.
- Even with the change in brace material, you can still expect fantastic results once your braces are removed.
Ceramic Braces for Children
- New orthodontic technologies offer numerous options for children who require braces. Ceramic braces, which are less visible than other types of braces, are becoming increasingly popular.
- Not to mention that having ceramic braces allows many children and teenagers to have fun, colorful rubber ligatures that can be chosen to match dresses, sports teams, or holidays.
- Clear or white ligatures are traditionally used with ceramic braces because they blend in with the teeth and provide a more streamlined appearance.
- If your child prefers, he or she can request colored rubber bands with ceramic brackets.
- Getting personalized ligatures allows them to have a fun and colorful look for their braces.
Ceramic Braces Maintenance
- Patients who choose ceramic braces should be aware that they are more stain-prone. While traditional metal braces will not stain, ceramic braces may stain when exposed to certain foods.
- Not only should you avoid crunchy and sticky foods while wearing ceramic braces, but you should also avoid dark sauces and sodas, red wine, and coffee.
- This isn’t necessarily as bad as it appears because you’d want to avoid staining your teeth with traditional braces as well.
- If you do consume a dark-colored food or beverage, brushing your teeth immediately afterward may be beneficial.
- As with other types of orthodontic treatment, it’s critical to take good care of your teeth and maintain a thorough teeth-cleaning routine when you have ceramic braces.
Are Ceramic Braces a Good Option for Me?
- Finally, when deciding on the type of orthodontic treatment to receive, consider what is most important to you.
- If you’ve thought about getting Invisalign because it’s more discreet but are afraid you won’t be disciplined enough to wear them every day, ceramic braces are an option.
Contact Partha Dental today to learn more about ceramic braces and other treatment options, and to schedule your free consultation!
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