White Ceramic Fixed Braces

Modern appliances are smaller and less noticeable than in the past.

White ceramic fixed braces. Fixed braces are often a good option for straightening teeth as they allow the teeth to be repositioned more precisely and using ceramic brackets helps to make this type of brace much less visible. Disadvantages of ceramic braces. There is also the option for white ceramic brackets and wires which make the treatment even more discreet. A highly effective form of orthodontic treatment fixed braces are familiar to many patients.

Usually clear or white ligatures are used with ceramic braces for a more discrete look but these elastics are highly susceptible to color degradation. They blend well with the teeth and gums compared to traditional metal braces. Sometimes the wire is also tooth colored or frosted so the entire appliance blends in with the teeth. Ceramic braces are a popular alternative to traditional metal since they are just as effective but much less noticeable being made from a clear or tooth coloured material.

Fixed braces offer predictable results partly because patients cannot interrupt the treatment process by removing them. If you would like your teeth straightened but feel uncomfortable at the thought of wearing traditional metal braces ceramic white fixed braces are a great alternative to consider. In this guide we explain what makes ceramic fixed braces different to other types of brace. Some forms of fixed braces are now extremely discreet find out more about lingual braces and ceramic braces.

You can enquire about fixed braces and other alternatives at your local bupa dental care practice. Fixed ceramic brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected with an archwire. The ceramic braces can be combined with tooth coloured or clear coloured wires helping to ensure these braces are discreet as possible. Light colored elastics tend to stain.

They are also bigger and tend to irritate your cheeks. We can offer metal and white brackets systems. Here are 6 tips for caring for your ceramic braces. Like traditional metal braces ceramic braces use clear or white ligatures to hold the arch wire in place.

On average from the time you get them on to the time they re removed ceramic braces cost about 4 000 to 8 000 this compares to about 3 000 to 6 000 for metal braces or 3 000 to 8 000 for. The ligatures are. 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. Ceramic braces are more expensive than metal brackets.

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. This makes them a great option for people who want a straighter smile without it being quite so obvious they re wearing braces.