The difference is that the material used for the brackets is a clear or tooth colored ceramic.
Ceramic braces and dating.
Fwiw i had ceramic braces on top for 4 years and there were people who didn t even notice i had braces for years.
So if someone who didn t pay attention to you previously suddenly gets very interested after you get braces that may be the reason.
This means the braces blend in with the teeth and are much less obvious from a distance.
They re attached to the inside surface of your teeth that faces your.
Certain conditions require metal braces while others need ceramic braces.
My dad had braces in his 50s and i thought he looked adorable.
Light colored elastics tend to stain.
Fortunately ceramic braces are hard to damage and will last throughout your treatment.
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.
I wouldn t think a thing about it even if they were metal braces.
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.
You should talk to your orthodontist about why they are choosing the type of braces they are.
At our office we offer you clarity advanced ceramic braces by 3m.
Ok i rest my case.
Our clear ceramic braces are very similar to traditional metal braces except for their appearance and what they are made from.
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.
You are spending major bucks to get your teeth straightened.
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.
Ceramic braces tend to be less durable than metal braces.
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.
Most dentists agree that you should not brush your teeth immediately after eating but you should wait at least 30 minutes.
These are made of a white material that s much less obvious than traditional metal braces.
In most cases ceramic braces are equal to metal braces.
Also keep in mind the some people have a fetish for braces.
Go ahead and smile if you feel happy.
Ceramic appliances use essentially the same components as metal braces and achieve much the same results.