Looking for cosmetic braces but donβt qualify for Invisalign? Transparent, ceramic braces in Wilmington are an excellent choice. These cosmetic braces are great for adults of all ages who want to enjoy straighter teeth.Β
What are Ceramic Braces?
Ceramic braces are almost exactly like traditional braces, except theyβre made out of more aesthetic materials. The transparent brackets are essentially the same color as your teeth, blending in when you talk or smile. Most people canβt make them out unless theyβre looking extremely closely and youβre showing them on purpose. Even the archwire (that spans between your teeth) can be made of cosmetic, technologically advanced material.Β
Invisible Brackets and Wires
Transparent braces were developed as a way to minimize the conspicuousness of traditional orthodontics. By adapting new materials that are both durable and aesthetic, orthodontic specialists were able to create a braces system that could blend in with the color of teeth. Each ceramic bracket mirrors the hue of natural tooth enamel, giving it a low-profile appearance.Β
Tooth Colored Braces
What makes ceramic braces unique is that theyβre constructed out of transparent, tooth colored materials. Even though theyβre technically βvisibleβ, theyβre difficult to distinguish from the rest of your tooth. Keeping your mouth clean β and brushing and flossing after you eat β makes it almost impossible to tell exactly what type of appliance is bonded to the front of each respective tooth.Β
Weβre one of the few orthodontic specialists in the Wilmington area to provide tooth colored braces for adults.Β
Cosmetic Braces for Adults
There are a variety of reasons why people get braces as adults. Some are to lower their risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Others want to simply enhance the appearance of their smile. With ceramic braces, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: cosmetic braces that look great and compliment your natural teeth. As you achieve symmetry with a low-profile orthodontic system, you can feel confident about the way your smile looks. Plus, cosmetic braces are one of the most affordable smile makeover treatments in Wilmington!Β
How Ceramic Braces Work
Just like traditional orthodontics, ceramic braces use a bracket and wire system to move teeth. Theyβre excellent for our adult patients who may not qualify for lingual braces or Invisalign. Since the process is extremely accurate and mirrors that of conventional treatment, you can expect a precise and predictable outcome. The only difference is that your brackets and wires arenβt highly visible.Β
Do I Qualify for Transparent Orthodontics?
Wilmington Orthodontic Center provides personalized care for all ages. When you schedule a consultation at our Wilmington office, weβll review your bite needs and answer any questions you may have. Then, weβll walk through the most appropriate treatment options available.Β
If you qualify for traditional orthodontic treatment, then you qualify for ceramic braces. But in order to find out how long the process will take or if theyβre right for you, itβs important to meet one-on-one with our Wilmington orthodontist.Β
Contact us today to reserve your zero-pressure consultation!Β
