Clear braces are similar to metal braces but are less noticeable. They can correct the same comprehensive range of issues more discreetly.
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These braces are an orthodontic system with clear ceramic brackets and tooth-colored wires shaded to match your natural teeth.
It’s important to note that clear braces are fitted onto your teeth for the duration of treatment. They are not removable like clear aligners. The brackets are bonded onto the outer tooth surfaces, and an archwire is connected to the brackets. Elastics or ligatures are used to keep the wire in place.
With clear braces, you may not necessarily need ligatures or elastics. Some systems, like Damon braces, are self-ligating.
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Our orthodontist may recommend clear braces for a wide range of orthodontic problems, including:
Clear braces can offer a couple of important advantages outlined below.
Clear braces are less noticeable than metal braces, although they are still visible in your mouth. The brackets and wires are designed to blend in with your teeth.
Systems like Damon clear braces can be equally as effective as metal braces. Because they are permanently fitted onto your teeth during treatment, they work continuously to straighten them.
Fixed braces can provide extremely precise tooth movements and provide excellent treatment outcomes.
Any orthodontic treatment has its downsides, and clear braces are no different. Some potential disadvantages are outlined below.
All fixed braces require additional oral care as you must take the time to clean around brackets and wires thoroughly and brush your teeth after every single meal.
Tools are available to help with this task, and although oral care may take longer, it’s only for the duration of treatment.
The clear brace brackets can become stained, especially if you like your coffee, tea, or red wine and consume a lot of dark-colored foods. A good oral care routine can help minimize this risk. It also helps not to smoke.
Even if the brace brackets become stained, they can be replaced during your treatment, so this shouldn’t deter you from choosing clear braces.
When wearing fixed braces, you need to change your diet, just as you would with traditional metal braces. Foods to avoid are those that could damage the brackets or wires or are very sticky and difficult to remove.
As mentioned earlier, Damon braces are a clear brace system that works slightly differently. Instead of requiring elastic ties or ligatures to hold archwires in place, Damon brace brackets are self-ligating.
The patented brace bracket has a slide mechanism, allowing the archwire to be connected to the bracket while still allowing it to move freely.
Damon braces are designed to create a wider and more beautiful smile and eliminate dark areas at the corners of your mouth.
Although Damon braces work similarly to other clear brace systems, there are some nice advantages.
Damon braces can treat a similar range of problems to other clear braces.
Metal braces remain a proven way to straighten teeth, but clear braces are increasingly popular among adults. Clear braces work the same way as traditional metal braces, but there are some differences listed below.
Clear braces are much more discreet compared with metal braces.
Clear braces aren’t as strong as metal braces, and the brackets are more likely to break or fracture. Therefore, treatment can take a little longer to complete with clear braces since lower forces are applied to help prevent breakages.
Clear braces cost more than metal braces. If you have dental insurance, it may cover a lower percentage of the costs than metal braces.
Clear ceramic braces can be an excellent option if you are interested in teeth straightening. They provide similar results to metal braces except far more discreetly.
Clear braces can be a great choice if you have more complex bite problems and need the kind of precise tooth movements that can sometimes only be achieved with fixed braces.
It’s important to remember that clear braces are different from clear aligners. Unlike aligners such as Invisalign, clear braces for adults are firmly bonded to their teeth for the duration of treatment.
If you want to discuss all possible teeth straightening solutions, schedule an appointment with our orthodontist. They are highly trained in providing a wide range of orthodontic systems for all situations and can ensure you receive the best advice.
