Ceramic braces straighten your teeth just like metal braces do, using tooth-colored brackets that are far harder to notice.
Ceramic braces work exactly the way traditional braces do: brackets bonded to each tooth, connected by an archwire that applies steady pressure to move teeth into position. The difference is the material. The brackets are made from a translucent ceramic that blends with your natural tooth shade, so they are much less visible in person and in photos. They correct the same range of crowding, spacing, and bite problems as metal braces. In exchange for the discreet look, ceramic brackets are slightly larger and more brittle, and they ask a little more care around staining foods and drinks.
Ceramic brackets are made from a translucent ceramic chosen to match your natural tooth shade.
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Phase 1 orthodontics is particularly important in patients who may have serious jaw problems or a narrow palate. These issues can interfere with the development of a healthy bite. In the future, this could lead to problems when the permanent teeth erupt, speech impediments, premature tooth wear, and lots of other problems. With early interceptive orthodontics, these complex issues can be reduced or eliminated.
Early interceptive orthodontics helps the adult teeth erupt in the proper places, and can reduce or even eliminate the misalignment of adult teeth. This improves your child’s smile and oral health. In some cases, they may not even need braces (phase 2 orthodontics) to straighten their teeth.
A bad bite and misaligned teeth can contribute to or cause lots of other problems like disordered breathing, a higher risk of gum disease and tooth decay, speech issues, and much more. Proper care from an expert orthodontist will prevent all of these problems and more.
First, your child will need to have an appointment with an experienced orthodontist. Your child’s orthodontist will take detailed x-rays, perform a comprehensive exam, and assess their overall oral health to determine if your child needs phase 1 orthodontics.
Once your child is approved for treatment, their orthodontist will develop a customized treatment plan. This could include special braces, habit appliances to help with things like thumb-sucking or bad swallow, palate expanders, headgear, and a variety of other treatments. Every child is different, so your orthodontist will discuss their plan with you and schedule all of the necessary follow-ups and checkups.
Phase 1 orthodontics typically takes about 12 months, though some patients may have shorter or longer treatment times. During this time, your child will come back to our office for frequent visits with their orthodontist. Their orthodontist will check on their oral health, examine their progress, and make sure everything’s on track. This same process will continue until your child’s treatment is complete.
The brackets are tooth-colored ceramic instead of stainless steel, so they blend with your enamel. They move teeth the same way metal braces do and follow the same treatment timeline.
The brackets themselves resist staining. The clear elastic ties can pick up color from coffee, tea, red wine and curry, and we replace those at every adjustment visit.
Ceramic is slightly more brittle than metal, so we ask patients to be careful with hard foods. Breakage is uncommon when the food guidelines are followed.
Teens and adults who want a less visible option but aren't suited to removable aligners. We often place ceramic on the upper teeth and metal on the lower, where brackets barely show.
They typically run slightly higher than metal braces. We review the exact fee and your insurance benefits in writing before treatment starts, with no surprises later.
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