DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRACES
Ceramic or Clear Braces Clear or ceramic braces are very similar to traditional metal braces when it comes to what they’re made of. Both types of braces use brackets, wires and sometimes elastics, but the difference between the two is that clear or ceramic braces have clear or tooth-colored brackets to help them blend with the teeth. Aside from their color, there is no other significant differences between metal braces and clear or ceramic braces. The care, treatment plan and treatment time will all be the same. Clear or ceramic braces are a great option for patients who may need traditional braces but don’t necessarily want the metal mouth look. Clear Aligners or Invisalign Clear aligners are a huge growing trend for the simple reason: they’re almost completely invisible on the teeth. Clear aligners and Invisalign are made of custom-made trays that gradually shift your teeth as your progress through your trays. Your orthodontist will make a mold of your teeth (either from a 3D sc...