Ceramic braces move teeth just as effectively as metal braces except the brackets are clear so they are less noticeable.
Ceramic braces invisalign.
Ceramic braces also aim to be discreet such as invisalign though since a wire is used this type of orthodontic treatment is a little more noticeable than invisalign.
Still there are stark distinctions between the two treatments and depending on your case one may be a better fit better than the other.
Made of stainless steel and are the most common braces.
Dental braces are the traditional way of straightening crooked teeth using metal or ceramic brackets and wires to pressure the teeth into place invisalign is a newer more expensive technology that uses clear removable aligners.
Invisalign and clear ceramic braces are both good options for someone who wants to correct their teeth inconspicuously.
Like other braces ceramic braces aren t typically covered by.
Invisalign is more convenient and aesthetically appealing but dentists prefer braces for certain orthodontic treatments such as cylindrical tooth rotation vertical.
One of the main drawbacks of ceramic braces is they can be more fragile.
However not as conspicuous as traditional braces.
They are most popular with adult patients due to their cosmetic appeal.
This compares to about 3 000 to 6 000 for metal braces or 3 000 to 8 000 for clear removable aligners like invisalign.