What Ceramic Braces can do for You
While people are quick to jump on the idea of clear plastic aligners for straightening teeth, ceramic braces are a sturdy, effective and sometimes faster method. While they are not removable, that is one of the key
benefits toward ceramic braces needing less time to straighten the teeth into the proper alignment.
Benefits of ceramic braces include:
- Being more discreet than traditional metal braces
- Being sturdier and durable
- Being less likely to be lost
- Not falling out
- Help shift teeth faster than other options
Even though clear aligners have the appeal of being removable, removing them halts the adjustment process. The longer a patient keeps the aligner trays out of the mouth, the more the teeth will begin to shift back to
the crooked position. Since ceramic braces are not removable, there is no chance of the patient removing them and halting the teeth straightening process.
Proper Care
With ceramic braces, there are a few things that patients need to keep in mind when it comes to proper care. Proper cleaning for braces will involve:
- Brushing and rinsing after meals
- Brushing the teeth at least twice a day, if not three times
- Avoiding certain sugary and sticky foods/beverages
- Investing in specific flossing tools or a water flosser
Since the brackets are tooth-colored or clear, bits of food and plaque will be much more noticeable. Thus, people need to be careful when eating meals or snacks and clean their teeth after. Since the wire can make traditional
flossing more difficult, we will recommend the patient carry around specialized flossing tools to at least get between a part of the teeth. Another option is to use a water flosser. This device shoots a stream of
water to get between teeth effectively and harmlessly.
As with traditional braces, patients will need to avoid certain foods and beverages. Foods to avoid can include sugary, sticky or hard foods that are difficult to get off the teeth. Beverages such as soda, tea and certain
juices can also stain the tooth-colored brackets and cause them to always appear as if something is in the patient’s teeth.
With our guidance and checkup appointments, we can help the patient to keep the braces clean and stay on track for the treatment plan.