“What are transparent braces?”
My daughter needs to have braces to help align her teeth. I've heard of transparent braces for those who feel uncomfortable with metal braces. What are transparent braces? Do they work like normal braces?
4 Answers
OrthodontistBraces,Oral
Clear Aligners, like Invisalign, may be a Viable option for your daughter depending on her age. Clear Removable Braces are a series of clear Custom made aligners that straighten the teeth over a period of time. Advantages: You can brush and floss your teeth normally without getting it caught in the metal brackets and just pop the Aligners back in when done
Clear braces or transparent appliances as well as tooth colored appliances and tooth colored wires are definitely an option to help patients except the aesthetic awareness of wearing braces. They also cost more. Tell patients that we're going to arrive in the same amount of time but they can paint the car any color they want to.
Hi,
Transparent braces can be one of two things. They can be clear brackets (like the old school metal braces you used to think of, just made out of a clear plastic or white ceramic), or something more like clear aligners (i.e., Invisalign). Both provide improved aesthetics over traditional metal braces.
Transparent braces can be one of two things. They can be clear brackets (like the old school metal braces you used to think of, just made out of a clear plastic or white ceramic), or something more like clear aligners (i.e., Invisalign). Both provide improved aesthetics over traditional metal braces.
Yes there are "clear" braces that are the traditional brackets and wire system that work the same. There are also clear aligners (i.e. "Invisalign") that work in conjunction with small clear buttons/tabs that are more transparent.
