Ceramic Braces | Clear Orthodontic Brackets

Ceramic braces are a translucent, tooth-colored alternative to traditional metal braces. They are used to correct the same dental issues as metal braces and clear aligners, which include overbites, underbites, crooked or crowded teeth, crossbites, and mismatched dental midlines. Ceramic braces are comprised of ceramic brackets, tooth-colored metal archwires, and elastic bands to help pull your teeth into correct alignment. Ceramic braces are similar to traditional metal braces in their application, duration of treatment, and removal, however, ceramic braces offer patients a more discreet appearance so the appliance is not as noticeable when compared to traditional metal brackets.

Since ceramic braces are designed to blend seamlessly into your smile, our orthodontist will select the perfect shade to match your natural tooth color. For patients with naturally whiter teeth, a clear ceramic is used to render the brackets almost invisible. For those patients with darker tooth shades, they have the option to select colored ceramic that matches their teeth for a better aesthetic result. The metal archwire is similarly colored to complement your teeth, and the elastic bands are typically clear.

Ceramic braces can be made in almost any color, which offers full creative control to those patients who want a more colorful and memorable experience along with a perfect smile.

The main advantage of ceramic braces is their ability to fit any smile without being distracting or unattractive. Ceramic braces are popular with adult patients who are looking for braces which are almost invisible in photos and difficult to notice in face-to-face interactions, which comes in handy for work meetings. In addition, ceramic brackets may cause less irritation to your lips and gums thanks to their rounder, smoother shape when compared to traditional metal braces or self-ligating braces.