Ceramic Braces Top And Bottom

A note on staining.

Ceramic braces top and bottom.

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. Many articles on the internet mention staining as an issue with ceramic braces. Equally dentists might choose not to fit a ceramic appliance on the bottom jaw for practical reasons if you have a deep bite. The ceramic material used to make clear braces is very abrasive and rough.

Ceramic braces are recommended if all of your adult teeth have come in and you ve mostly stopped growing. As the teeth are realigned on the bottom this can cause the jawbone to shift and correct the overbite. This ensures a quick correction and a lower chance of brackets breaking due to the. If your top teeth bite into clear braces on your bottom teeth your top teeth can chip and wear down over time.

Fortunately ceramic braces are hard to damage and will last throughout your treatment. For example if you have an overbite with crooked bottom teeth while the top teeth are mostly straight then braces just on the bottom teeth might be all that is needed. Patients may get this combination of braces for financial reasons. Ceramic braces can also take more time to align your teeth since adjustments have to be slightly smaller.

They only pay for more expensive ceramic brackets on the top jaw which is the most visible. The more overbite you have the greater the risk. On the other hand if you have crooked teeth on the top an underbite.