Ceramic braces tend to be less durable than metal braces.
Ceramic braces and dating.
This is a revolutionary system designed to be reliable safe and enduring.
Ceramic braces are a little more expensive than metal braces but they are still a cost effective method of fixing crooked teeth when compared to alternatives like clear aligners which cost more and take longer to achieve the desired effect.
Most dentists agree that you should not brush your teeth immediately after eating but you should wait at least 30 minutes.
Our clear ceramic braces are very similar to traditional metal braces except for their appearance and what they are made from.
Light colored elastics tend to stain.
Fortunately ceramic braces are hard to damage and will last throughout your treatment.
Light elastic bands especially clear or white often look great at first but then due to exposure to foods and beverages become stained and visually detracting.
Also keep in mind the some people have a fetish for braces.
So if someone who didn t pay attention to you previously suddenly gets very interested after you get braces that may be the reason.
They re attached to the inside surface of your teeth that faces your.
My dad had braces in his 50s and i thought he looked adorable.
Ceramic braces are made of a strong ceramic material.
These are made of a white material that s much less obvious than traditional metal braces.
Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces in terms of structure but they re less noticeable because they use clear or tooth colored brackets rather than gray or metallic colored components.
I wouldn t think a thing about it even if they were metal braces.
You should talk to your orthodontist about why they are choosing the type of braces they are.
You are spending major bucks to get your teeth straightened.
Fwiw i had ceramic braces on top for 4 years and there were people who didn t even notice i had braces for years.
Patients with ceramic braces tend to choose tooth colored or clear bands so to match or blend in with the overall look of their braces.
The difference is that the material used for the brackets is a clear or tooth colored ceramic.
Go ahead and smile if you feel happy.
Ok i rest my case.
In most cases ceramic braces are equal to metal braces.
Ceramic porcelain is prone to chipping and cracking which make them less desirable for athletes who compete in contact sports.
Photo to the right here is tom cruise in his clarity ceramic brackets.
Ceramic braces also take more time to align teeth and may cause discomfort for people with sensitive mouths as ceramic material can irritate the inner lip.
At our office we offer you clarity advanced ceramic braces by 3m.