Tooth Colored Braces Information

• How Tooth Colored Braces Work

Clear tooth colored bracket braces work the same way as traditional braces. They use a wire and bracket system to move your teeth into the right position. The professionals at Success Smiles Orthodontics will adjust the wires and brackets over time to move your teeth into the right position so that there will be small changes in alignment of your teeth and they will help to change the alignment of your teeth and fix any problems you have. You will not lose any of the benefits of braces by getting clear tooth colored braces and you will get the same effect that you would have gotten from traditional metal braces.

• Pros and Cons of Tooth Colored Braces

There are pros and cons to getting clear tooth colored braces. The orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics can help you make a decision when deciding the best treatment for your lifestyle. Some of the pros for getting clear tooth colored braces include the fact that they are less visible than metal braces. One of the things that make people avoid getting braces is the fact that they are visible and can be embarrassing. The ceramic material used is typically clear colored or tooth colored and is hard to notice from a distance. Ceramic tooth colored braces have no restrictions for severity and similar to other types of braces take around 18 to 36 months to straighten teeth. According to some people who have worn both metal and ceramic braces, tooth colored braces are less painful on your gums and cheeks because the ceramic is not harsh. Many patients report that clear braces are more comfortable than metal braces. They tend to have fewer scrapes in their mouth than metal brackets. They also report having to use wax to overcome discomfort. Also, some people are cautious about getting ceramic tooth colored braces because they do not think that they are durable or will last through the treatment without having to be replaced. Ceramic tooth colored braces are, in fact, hard to damage and will last throughout your treatments. According to some, one disadvantage of tooth colored braces is increased gum sensitivity. Typical metal brackets are actually smaller than ceramic brackets which makes it difficult to clean your teeth and gums, leading to receding or swollen gums. Compared to metal braces, ceramic tooth colored braces are more likely to fracture or debond from a tooth. And due to the material being more fragile, your orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics may have to make smaller adjustments over a longer period of time to avoid breakage. The elastic ties that hold the clear wire to the ceramic brackets are porous and can stain or discolor your teeth. However, teeth staining is not new when it comes to braces and the orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics can remove it easily.

Cost of Tooth Colored Braces

Ceramic tooth colored braces can take from about a year and a half to three years to successfully straighten teeth while metal braces can take on average about two years. Tooth colored ceramic braces typically cost more than standard metal braces. They are more cost effective than clear aligners which cost more and take longer to achieve the desired effect. Check with your insurance company to compare pricing and visit with your orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics for the best option. Tooth colored braces could be for you.