Less-Noticeable Than Metal Braces
Straighten your smile discreetly with Ceramic Braces here at Adult & Pediatric Orthodontics, proudly serving Portland, Windham, and surrounding areas. Clear Braces use tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend with your teeth and still work just like traditional metal braces.
All About Clear Braces
Here at Adult & Pediatric Orthodontics, Dr. Yu uses Damon Clear Braces for patients who prefer a less noticeable orthodontic treatment. Damon is a self-ligating type of braces that doesn't require colorful elastics to tie the wire to brackets, making it even more discreet.
Several teenagers and adults in Portland, Windham, and surrounding areas prefer Clear Braces because of its tooth-colored polycrystalline ceramic brackets that blend with their smiles, unlike traditional metal braces.
Clear brackets offer the same reliable results as traditional metal braces, but they are more fragile, requiring extra care in cleaning and eating.
The Differences Between Ceramic & Metal Braces
Dr. Yu will guide you on whether your case is suitable for Metal or Ceramic braces. Metal Braces remain the preferred choice for correcting moderate to complex bite misalignment, as they can tolerate more movement and force than Clear Braces. Ceramic Braces are more fragile than traditional braces because of the material they're made of.
On the other hand, Ceramic Braces are suited for patients who don't want to have a "metal smile" as the clear brackets blend harmoniously with the color of teeth, unlike Metal Braces.
When it comes to food restrictions, it's best to avoid sticky, hard, or chewy foods that could damage both Metal and Ceramic Braces. For Ceramic Braces, you may also want to limit foods and drinks that stain, like coffee, tea, red wine, tomatoes, curry-based food, or mustard. While the ceramic brackets themselves don't discolor, the adhesive used to attach them to your teeth can stain over time, making the brackets look discolored since they are transparent.
Dr. Yu will guide you through the pros and cons of both metal and ceramic braces to determine which option best suits your needs during your orthodontic assessment here at Adult & Pediatric Orthodontics. Every smile is unique, and Dr. Yu believes each treatment should be personalized to create your best, most confident smile for all our patients from Portland, Windham, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Cost of Ceramic Braces
We offer complimentary consultation in our Portland and Windham offices. During your consult appointment, we will discuss treatment options and costs for full transparency.
Treatment costs at Adult & Pediatric Orthodontics vary depending on the complexity and type of braces you choose. Dr. Yu and our team will determine the fee, discuss it with you, and try our best to accommodate your budget.
Ceramic Braces cost a little more than Traditional Metal Braces because of higher material cost, the delicate nature of the brackets during adjustments, and the potential need to budget for bracket replacements if damage occurs.
Here at Adult & Pediatric Orthodontics, we understand that everyone has different budgets and financial needs. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans and automatic bank drafts to make treatment more manageable. Our team will also work with your Maine insurance provider to help you maximize any orthodontic benefits available to you.
Our goal is to provide outstanding value for a reasonable fee to patients of all ages in Portland, Windham, and beyond.
Discreet, effective, and made for your smile
After a thorough evaluation with Dr. Yu, we will review your options and weigh each one to determine which is most suitable for you. Together, we’ll explore whether Ceramic Braces are the right fit for you. Our team will be with you every step of the way! From your first appointment to your final retainer check, we will ensure a smooth and comfortable orthodontic journey.
Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Yu to learn if Damon Clear braces may be right for you.