Clear Braces

Clarity Braces accomplish the goals of your orthodontic treatment just like metal ones. With Clarity, they'll notice everything...but your braces.

Gaps, overlaps, crowding, and rotated teeth are just some of the problems that braces can correct. Braces put tension on your teeth to shift them into a more desirable position.

Traditionally, braces were metal brackets and wires that many people did not feel were attractive. This discouraged some people to seek orthodontic treatment to correct their smile, since they didn't like the idea of having a mouth full of metal. For this reason, orthodontic research began to focus on less visible options. One of these options is clear or ceramic braces.

Clear braces function the same way as metal braces. Brackets are glued to the front of your teeth. A wire is shaped into the ideal position of your teeth, and then threaded through the brackets. As the wire struggles to get back to its original shape, it gradually pressures your teeth into that shape as well. Your orthodontist will tighten the wires every four to six weeks. Treatment takes approximately two to two and a half years to complete, depending on the severity of your case. Once your braces come off, you will likely wear a retainer for six months to a year, to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their old positions and to ensure that your new smile "stays in place."

The difference between clear braces and traditional braces is that with clear braces the brackets are transparent and blend in with your teeth. Ceramic brackets are placed on the front of the teeth and are barely visible in photographs.

If you feel this may be an option for you to correct your smile, call our office and make an appointment to discuss clear braces and orthodontic treatment further.