Types of Clear Braces Available at Care32

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces function similarly to traditional braces but use clear or tooth-colored brackets that blend naturally with your teeth.

Key Features:

• Tooth-Colored Brackets: Made from translucent ceramic material that matches your natural tooth color, making them much less noticeable than metal brackets. This allows you to smile confidently during treatment without the prominent appearance of traditional braces.

• Stain-Resistant Materials: Our ceramic brackets are engineered to resist staining from coffee, tea, and other common staining agents, maintaining their clear appearance throughout your treatment period.

• Comfortable Design: The smooth, rounded design reduces irritation to cheeks and lips compared to traditional metal brackets, making your orthodontic journey more comfortable from day one.

• Durable Construction: Despite their more aesthetic appearance, our ceramic brackets are strong and designed to withstand the forces needed for effective tooth movement throughout your treatment.

• Archwire Options: You can choose between traditional metal archwires or more aesthetic frosted wires to further enhance the discreet nature of your treatment, balancing visibility concerns with treatment efficiency.

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are transparent, removable trays that gradually shift your teeth into proper alignment, offering the most discreet orthodontic option available.

Key Advantages:

• Nearly Invisible Treatment: Fabricated from transparent, medical-grade plastic that is virtually undetectable when worn, allowing you to undergo orthodontic treatment without anyone knowing.

• Removable Convenience: Unlike fixed braces, aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, allowing you to maintain excellent oral hygiene and enjoy all your favorite foods without restrictions.

• Customized Treatment Plan: Each patient receives a series of custom-designed aligners that progressively move teeth to their ideal positions based on a detailed digital treatment plan created specifically for your smile.

• Digital Preview: Before beginning treatment, you'll see a digital simulation showing how your teeth will move and what your final smile will look like, helping you visualize the entire process and expected results.

• Comfortable Material: Made from smooth, BPA-free plastic with custom-trimmed edges that follow your gumline precisely, enhancing both comfort and aesthetics throughout treatment.

Self-Ligating Clear Braces

Self-ligating clear braces combine ceramic brackets with an innovative mechanism that eliminates the need for elastic ties, offering a cleaner appearance and often more comfortable experience.

Benefits:

• No Elastic Ties Required: Uses a built-in mechanism to hold the archwire in place, eliminating the need for elastic ties that can discolor over time and maintaining a consistently clean appearance throughout treatment.

• Reduced Friction: The self-ligating mechanism creates less friction between bracket and wire, potentially allowing for more efficient tooth movement with lighter forces and less discomfort during adjustments.

• Easier Cleaning: Without elastic ties that can trap food particles and plaque, these braces are generally easier to keep clean, helping you maintain better oral health throughout your orthodontic treatment.

• Fewer Adjustment Appointments: The self-adjusting nature of these braces often means fewer office visits are needed compared to traditional systems, saving you time while still achieving excellent results.