Assessment and planning
Complete orthodontic diagnosis and confirm ceramic brackets suit the planned movements.
Orthodontics in Vancouver
Ceramic (Clear) Braces
Fixed orthodontic brackets made to blend more closely with the colour of teeth.
Overview
Understanding ceramic (clear) braces
Ceramic braces use fixed mechanics similar to metal braces with a lower visual profile. They may be more brittle, create different friction, and require attention to staining and bite contact.
The care pathway
What an appointment may involve
The exact sequence can change with your diagnosis, health, anatomy, and treatment plan.
Treatment stage
Place the brackets and attend regular wire adjustments.
Completion and follow-up
Maintain careful hygiene and finish treatment with retainers.
Personalized care
What shapes a recommendation
A clinician may consider these factors alongside your symptoms, priorities, and reasonable alternatives.
- Required movement and bracket position
- Bite contact that could damage ceramic brackets
- Hygiene, staining habits, and cosmetic priorities
Treatment goals
Potential benefits
Benefits vary by diagnosis and individual response; no outcome can be guaranteed.
Less visible than traditional metal brackets
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Provides fixed-appliance control
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Can suit many teen and adult orthodontic plans
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Is ceramic (clear) braces right for you?
Start with a diagnosis and a conversation. We will review appropriate options and explain why a particular approach is or is not recommended.
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