Fixed braces have been used to straighten teeth for many years. Although for many decades, metal braces were the only option, it’s possible to get more subtle ceramic braces, which do the job just as well, without standing out.
Tooth-coloured ceramic braces are the sleeker, subtle siblings of traditional braces. They do all the same hard work but don’t make any demands about being seen. They are quite happy to let your smile do the talking and remain discreet.
If you’re on the fence about which teeth-straightening treatment is right for you, it’s useful to compare the benefits of each.
Benefits of Fixed Ceramic Braces
In this guide, we share nine of the best reasons to pick tooth-coloured ceramic braces at the London Smile Clinic for your orthodontic treatment.
1. Ceramic Braces Blend Seamlessly With Your Smile
The beauty of ceramic clear braces is how discreet they are. Your brace will be so subtle that people will barely notice it’s there.
Clear braces are ideal for teens and adults alike. Their translucent nature means you will feel less self-conscious during treatment.
2. Tooth-Coloured Braces Are Versatile
We can use tooth-coloured braces to treat a variety of orthodontic conditions. They are perfect for reducing crowding or spacing in your smile, straightening crooked teeth, and fixing bite alignment issues.
There are several types of alignment problems that could affect your smile. These prevent your teeth from meeting as they should when your jaw is closed. They include:
- Overbite—Your top front teeth hang over your lower front teeth
- Underbite—Your lower front teeth stick out further than the top set
- Crossbite—Your upper teeth fit inside your lower teeth
- Open bite—When your back teeth are together, the front teeth don’t overlap.
- Deep bite—When your mouth is closed, your front teeth cover too much of the lower teeth
3. We Get Full Control Over Your Tooth Movements
Braces consist of brackets, an archwire, and small elastic bands. The brackets are attached to the fronts of your teeth, supporting the wire that runs through them. Elastics are then attached to the front of the brackets to hold the wire in place.
The force created by the wire moves your teeth. Your treatment using braces is tailored around the specific issues you face. Adjusting the tension on your brace helps us steer the individual teeth to more favourable positions and angles.
4. You Won’t Have To Remember To Put Your Braces In
Clear aligners are a popular alternative to braces. Invisalign is one such treatment. Although we love Invisalign and often recommend it to our patients, we know some people are better suited to braces.
Braces are always fixed in place. Although you can’t take them out, you won’t have to worry about forgetting to put them back in. Because clear aligners should be worn for 22 hours each day, if you think you might forget to wear your appliance, a fixed brace might help in your case.
5. Ceramic Braces Are Cost-Effective
There are several ways to straighten your teeth, but ceramic braces are often one of the most cost-effective options. Treatment costs vary depending on the level of tooth movement needed and how long you’ll wear your braces, but you can typically expect to pay less for this fixed option.
6. Tooth-Coloured Braces Work Fast
Fixed ceramic braces work when tension is created along the wire. Throughout the treatment, we’ll adjust the tension to guide your teeth further toward their perfect positions.
The design of fixed tooth-coloured braces makes them faster than some other orthodontic appliances.
Every treatment is unique, and the exact duration will depend on several factors. These include the severity of your orthodontic issues and how far we need to move your teeth, your age, and your other health factors.
Treatment lengths typically vary between six months and two years.
7. Ceramic Braces Are More Comfortable than Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces can rub against the inside of your cheeks. By nature, metal braces have harder or sharper corners and edges, meaning they can cause irritation. Some people use orthodontic wax on their metal braces to minimise discomfort, but obviously, it would be better if this weren’t an issue at all.
Ceramic braces are made from a material that’s naturally less harsh. Although you might still feel your brace against your cheeks from time to time, it’s less likely to cause the same issues as metal braces.
8. Fixed Ceramic Braces Will Give You a Smile You’ll Love
Of course, the reason you’re choosing to undergo a teeth-straightening treatment is that you want to improve the appearance of your smile.
Tooth-coloured braces will gradually straighten your teeth, giving your smile a more uniform appearance.
A straighter smile can make you feel good about yourself, and you may find you develop newfound confidence in your appearance. This can have a positive effect on many areas of your life.
9. Tooth-Coloured Braces Reduce the Risk of Dental Problems
Orthodontic problems don’t just affect the appearance of your smile. Crooked teeth, overcrowding, and issues with the spaces in your smile can all increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Keeping misaligned teeth clean is often challenging. When plaque bacteria become trapped in hard-to-reach gaps, it can become tartar. This can irritate your gums while eroding the surface of your teeth and causing cavities.
By making brushing easier, you’ll help in your constant fight against decay.
The position of your teeth can also impact your ability to bite and speak while also putting strain along your jaw and causing pain in your face, head, and neck.
Straightening your teeth with fixed braces can improve all these issues, improving your overall quality of life.
Tooth-Coloured Braces in London
Tooth-coloured ceramic braces are a more discreet version of traditional orthodontic treatments. They can improve your smile and health while subtly addressing crooked teeth and a variety of bite issues.
Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
