Porcelain ceramic braces are a discreet, effective way to straighten your teeth and improve your smile. With clear braces, you can get the smile you’ve always wanted without the appearance of traditional metal braces.
Porcelain ceramic braces are similar to traditional metal braces. They consist of the following:
Unlike metal braces, though, the components of clear braces are either clear, white, or tooth-colored. The brackets themselves are made of tooth-colored porcelain. The archwire is either metal or clear. And the rubber bands come in a variety of colors, so you can be as subtle or colorful as you like!
Porcelain ceramic braces in Anaheim are just as effective as traditional braces. They move the teeth in the same manner but are often the more comfortable option. Porcelain brackets tend to be smoother than metal ones, which can help prevent soft tissue irritation.
We recommend using an electric toothbrush to brush your teeth each day. Make sure to brush at least twice a day. If possible, gently brush after each meal.
You’ll need to use a floss threader to clean between each bracket. The threader will allow you to get the floss between your teeth and the archwire. In turn, this will allow you to move the floss between your teeth and under the gum line.
A Waterpik, Sulcabrush, or interdental brush can help clean gaps that develop between your teeth as your teeth shift and around the brackets.
On average, treatment lasts approximately 20 months. Patients who only need minimal occlusion correction can finish treatment within 12 months. Those with more complex cases might take up to three years to complete their treatment.
Your Anaheim orthodontist might advise that porcelain ceramic braces take longer than metal braces or Invisalign® aligners. One of the reasons for this is that we need to move the teeth more slowly to ensure the porcelain brackets don’t crack or fracture.
Porcelain ceramic braces are an excellent choice for patients who have stopped growing, have all their adult teeth, and want a discreet orthodontic treatment option. Clear braces can effectively correct most moderate orthodontic issues, such as overcrowding, misaligned teeth, crossbite, overbite, and underbite.
However, in more severe cases, your Anaheim orthodontist may suggest alternative treatments, such as traditional metal braces or adjunct services like headgear, jaw surgery, or palatal expanders.
Porcelain ceramic braces are an excellent choice for patients who have stopped growing, have all their adult teeth, and want a discreet orthodontic treatment option. Clear braces can effectively correct most moderate orthodontic issues, such as overcrowding, misaligned teeth, crossbite, overbite, and underbite.
However, in more severe cases, your Anaheim orthodontist may suggest alternative treatments, such as traditional metal braces or adjunct services like headgear, jaw surgery, or palatal expanders.
Clear braces in Anaheim cost between $3000 and $7000. The cost depends on your length of treatment and whether you need additional services to complete treatment successfully.
Dental insurance companies view clear braces as an aesthetic upgrade. They may pay a portion of orthodontic treatment, but you’ll be responsible for the difference.
Our team will gladly help you determine your orthodontic insurance coverage so you can utilize it fully and pay less out-of-pocket. We also offer flexible payment options and outside financing.
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