Clear Braces
A More Discreet Approach to Braces
Clear braces offer the effectiveness of traditional braces with a less noticeable appearance. Instead of metal brackets, they use tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend more naturally with the teeth.
Benefits of Clear Braces
Clear braces offer many of the same benefits as traditional metal braces while providing a more subtle appearance. Benefits include:
- Less noticeable than traditional metal braces
- Effective for a wide range of orthodontic concerns
- Provide precise control over tooth movement
- Fixed in place throughout treatment
What to Expect with Clear Braces
After your braces are placed, you’ll visit our office regularly so we can monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed. You may experience some temporary tenderness when your braces are first placed or following certain adjustments as your teeth respond to treatment.
Our team will provide instructions for caring for your clear braces, maintaining good oral hygiene, and protecting your brackets and wires throughout treatment.
Caring for Your Clear Braces
Good oral hygiene is especially important while wearing clear braces. Careful brushing and flossing around the brackets and wires can help keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout treatment. Our team will also provide guidance on caring for your clear braces to help keep them looking their best.
Additionally, you’ll need to avoid certain hard, sticky, or chewy foods that could damage your braces and follow your orthodontist’s instructions to help keep treatment progressing as planned.
Playing Sports with Clear Braces
Clear braces don’t have to keep you from participating in the sports you enjoy. If you participate in sports or activities where a mouthguard is recommended, it’s important to use a mouthguard that fits comfortably over braces.
Our team can recommend an orthodontic-friendly sports mouthguard for use with braces. A properly fitting mouthguard can help protect your teeth, lips, and braces during athletic activities.
How Long Will I Need Clear Braces?
Treatment time varies depending on your orthodontic needs, the complexity of your case, and how your teeth respond to treatment. Following your orthodontist’s instructions, taking good care of your braces, and keeping scheduled appointments can all help keep treatment on track.
At your consultation, we’ll discuss your recommended treatment plan and provide an estimated treatment timeline.
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation
Every smile is different, and choosing the right orthodontic treatment starts with understanding your individual needs. Our orthodontists will evaluate your teeth and bite, discuss your treatment goals, and determine whether clear braces are a good option for your smile.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with Burke Family Orthodontics to learn more about clear braces and your orthodontic treatment options.
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