Your braces don’t have to be the first thing people see in your smile. With ceramic braces, you can freely smile without showing your traditional train tracks.
Made of ceramic alloys that match your natural teeth color, transparent ceramic braces are a popular choice among adults who wish to correct their teeth minus the shiny metal brackets.
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Clear ceramic braces work using the same mechanism as metal braces do. Brackets are fixed on your teeth and linked by an archwire tightened by your orthodontist from time-to-time. The tightening will facilitate the alignment of your teeth and jaw to achieve your most desired smile.
Ceramic braces are preferred by a lot of patients for the following reasons:
Adults whose permanent teeth have all come out are the best candidates for ceramic braces. When your teeth have stopped growing, the risk of brackets breaking due to tooth movement is minimized.
However, if you are the type who plays contact sports, ceramic braces won’t be your best bet. Since the risk of breaking the brackets is higher in ceramic, metal braces or removable clear aligners may be recommended by your orthodontist.
The first few days after your ceramic braces are put in place, you will feel some sort of soreness and pain. Follow some of these tips to keep your smile pain-free while wearing your orthodontic treatments:
Ceramic braces, which are clear and virtually invisible, are available in light tones that blend in with your teeth color. You can change the colors during the course of your treatment:
Yes, retainers are important to keep your teeth in their new alignment. Teeth have the tendency to move back to their original position once your ceramic braces are removed. Your specialist orthodontist will recommend a removable metal or ceramic retainer to be worn over a period of time until the alignment is fixed. Discuss with your dentist to know if the retainers are included in the treatment cost.
The price or cost of ceramic braces in Dubai depends on the severity of your orthodontic case as well as the length of the treatment that you need. The full cost of the treatment will be determined by your dentist upon initial consultation. Generally, the cost of ceramic braces is priced a bit higher than metal braces but much cheaper than clear aligners.
In taking care of your clear ceramic braces or any other orthodontic treatments, it is highly important to keep good oral hygiene habits such as brushing your teeth and braces regularly. Consult with your orthodontist whether you must use an electric toothbrush or a special toothbrush for your braces. Flossing at least twice a day would also help prevent food from getting stuck in between teeth.
While ceramic brackets are stain-resistant, it is still best to avoid highly-pigmented foods and beverages such as coffee, wine, and tea to keep your elastics stain-free so you don’t need to have it replaced too frequently.