Orthodontics
Clear Braces
Wearing braces doesn’t have to be so obvious!
Ceramic brackets have proven to be amongst our most popular orthodontic treatments. These aesthetic braces are the clear alternative to metal braces. Unlike traditional metal braces, you won’t have to worry about showing a “train track” every time you smile.
An attractive translucent appearance and comfortable design gives you all the self-confidence you need to face each day with a smile. You’ll be noticed but your braces won’t.
The benefits
Here at our state-of-the-art dental practice, we offer the finest, and most in-demand orthodontic treatments available. Lingual braces are an excellent treatment option, and here’s why:
- Quick results – compared to an invisible aligner like Invisalign braces, ceramic braces move your teeth faster. For example, Invisalign aligners can take up to 3 years to straighten your teeth, depending on the patient, whereas ceramic braces take between 18 to 36 months.
- Greater variety of options – unlike traditional metal braces, with ceramic braces you can choose the colour you want.
- This means you can choose tooth-coloured brackets, as opposed to metallic silver brackets and wires.
There are several types of lingual braces, and once you meet our wonderful orthodontists, they’ll be able to advise which is the best option for you.
Below you’ll find the different types of Ceramic Brackets
Types of Ceramic Brackets
Radiance ceramic brackets are considered to be the strongest brackets available as they’re made from sapphire crystal. This is ideal for patients who want virtually invisible braces, as Radiance Plus Braces is also renowned for its clarity, with it being the clearest ceramic braces on the market.
Other benefits of Radiance Plus Braces include:
- Extremely resistant to staining – due to its polished exterior, Radiance Plus Braces are extremely durable in regards to food & drink stains, and can withstand far more than your traditional metal braces.
- Comfort – this polished exterior also provides benefit in regards to the comfort level when it’s worn. It’s regarded as one of the most comfortable ceramic brackets on the market.
Clarity ceramic brackets are known for its small bracket design, which leads to less irritation from the brackets onto your gums.
Other benefits of Clarity Ceramic Braces include:
- Spring Clip Technology – this enables ease of movement as the wire can be put in place with little pressure. This limits friction and makes this bracket a worthy option for patients who want straight teeth, whilst keeping intact excellent aesthetics.
The Damon clear appliances have the large advantage of allowing the teeth to slide easily with their self-ligating clip which has the potential to reduce treatment time. The self-ligating clip also means there’s no need for elastic modules, which can stain when eating strongly flavoured or spiced foods.
This is another clear brace where comfort and aesthetics were at the forefront, during the design stage. Similar to the Damon Clear Appliances, Empower Clear Braces employ a self-ligating clip which allow for swift wire adjustments. This reduces treatment time at our dental practice, and makes life easier for you – all whilst giving you a straighter smile!
The clue’s in the name. You can straighten your teeth within 6 months! This is one of the most popular treatments available, due to the speed with which you can see results.
Other benefits of six month smiles include:
You’ll have clear fixed braces and white wires so it looks less visible that you’re wearing braces
It’s also a treatment that’s well renowned for being effectively pain-free, which certainly makes people feel at ease!
FAQ’s
It’s recommended that you wear braces for 22 hours a day, leaving 2 hours for when you’re eating, brushing and flossing etc.
Ultimately, it depends on what treatment plan you’re after. There are benefits of Invisalign that don’t apply to Clear Ceramic Braces, and vice-versa. If you’re looking for clear braces that get the job done quickly, Ceramic Braces might be the best option for you.
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