Tooth Colored Child Braces Information

• How Tooth Colored Child Braces Work

Tooth colored child braces consist of the traditional metal wires and ceramic brackets. Ceramic brackets are the same shape as contemporary metal brackets, but they are less noticeable because they are tooth colored, which matches and blends in with a child’s natural smile better. Clear tooth colored bracket braces work the same way as traditional braces. They use a wire and bracket system to move your child’s teeth into the right position. The professionals at Success Smiles Orthodontics will adjust the wires and tooth colored brackets over time to move teeth into the right position. They will be able to help change the alignment of the teeth and fix any problems during treatment to help make your child’s smile easy. Your child will not lose any of the benefits of braces by getting clear tooth colored braces and will get the same effect that they would have gotten from traditional metal braces. The Doctor at Success Smiles Orthodontics can help.

• Pros and Cons of Tooth Colored Child Braces

There are pros and cons to getting tooth colored child braces. The biggest pro includes the fact that they are less visible than metal braces. For some children, looks are important and tooth-colored braces are harder to notice from a distance. Tooth colored braces take about the same amount of time to correct problems as traditional braces. Many children have reported that tooth colored braces are more comfortable than metal braces. And, ceramic tooth colored braces are less painful on gums and cheeks because the ceramic is not harsh and therefore children have fewer scrapes in the mouth. Some disadvantages of tooth colored braces for children are that they are easier to break than metal braces. This is because ceramic braces are not as durable. So, as the teeth move, brackets my need to be replaced more often. This can cause the straightening process to take longer due to the delays in the process. Also, there are limitations when eating. Orthodontists recommend omitting ice, nuts, popcorn, hard candy, chewing gum, chewy candy and gummies. Flossing and brushing after every meal is imperative to keep teeth and gums healthy, especially when braces are involved. This can be a challenge for children as well as adults. Oral hygiene is essential.

Cost of Tooth Colored Child Braces

Ceramic tooth colored braces for children can take from about a year and a half to three years to successfully straighten teeth. Tooth colored ceramic braces typically cost $1000 more than standard metal braces. Except for a few, most dental insurances do not cover the cost of treatment with tooth colored braces. 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 the best fit for your child’s smile and importantly, their confidence.