Many people are aware that getting braces on your teeth is something you are going to have to live with for many months, depending on the issues that braces are correcting. Braces are going to be very noticeable, but now there are different types of braces that an individual can choose from, such as clear braces. Brookridge residents might be wondering if clear braces are less noticeable and more natural looking than traditional wire metal brackets. While clear braces are not as upfront and noticeable as traditional braces, they are still noticeable to others if they are talking to you at a relatively close distance.
Clear Braces Have Metal Wires
One common misconception that many people have about clear braces is that everything about them is clear, even the wires that help shape your teeth, but this is not true! When it comes to clear braces, Brookridge residents should know that the brackets and the bands that go around them will be clear, but the wires will still be made of metal. This is one of the reasons why clear braces are still somewhat noticeable when talking to someone at a relatively close distance. It is also important to note that if someone does not regularly brush their teeth or clean their braces, these clear brackets and bands can become discolored overtime, making them more noticeable.
Invisalign Clear Braces
Another type of clear braces that may be acceptable for some individuals are more like retainers and less like traditional braces. The most common form of these clear braces are Invisalign products, and these can be less noticeable than some of the other forms of clear braces. Brookridge residents should know that these types of clear braces are not applicable to anyone, and if there is major orthodontic work that needs to be done to correct specific issues, more likely than not an orthodontist is only going to recommend traditional metal braces. Keep in mind that most people who have had braces will get a set of retainers to ensure that they will not be shifting once the braces have been taken off.
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