Braces are not the same as there were years ago, even though their popularity has remained constant. There are many different types of braces that a patient can look into and see what would be the best fit for themselves.

One of the things that can dictate what type of braces they choose to get for themselves or their children is the cost of them. One of the most commonly requested types of braces are clear braces. Nobleton residents may want to know how much it is going to cost to get clear braces, or if they are more expensive than traditional metal braces.

Here we will discuss some characteristics of clear braces so those who are interested in them will know what to expect before committing to them fully.

The Different Types of Clear Braces

Before someone can truly know if traditional braces are going to be more or less than clear braces, Nobleton residents need to be aware of which clear braces they are talking about.

One type of clear braces that people are interested in are the ones that are less like traditional braces and more like clear retainers. This is the more expensive option of the different types of clear braces, but they are the least noticeable option for people who are self continuous of having braces on their teeth.

The other type of clear braces are more like traditional braces with brackets that are held up by metal wires. The clear aspect of these braces are the bands that go around the brackets to hold the metal wires in place while they slowly straighten your teeth.

Is It Possible to Have Both Types of Braces?

Many people who are interested in clear braces but have a tighter budget may want to do some sort of combination of different types of clear braces, or clear braces with traditional braces. But is this even possible?

This is going to have to be an issue that is handled by an orthodontist that is working on your teeth. If it is an option to do traditional metal braces and clear braces, Nobleton residents might get recommended doing clear braces at the later stages of an orthodontic treatment.

Doing both traditional braces and clear braces during an orthodontic treatment is not very common, but it can be an option to some individuals, and it may be more expensive than someone solely doing traditional braces.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*