Braces are one of the more common types of dental or orthodontic work that the average person is familiar with. There are not too many people who can confidently say that they have never seen anyone who has braces on their mouths.
Yet, even if someone is aware of what braces are, they should also be made aware that there are actually different options available to patients that have one or more specific types of alignment issues.
One of the options that are available to those who need braces on their teeth is clear braces. Timber Pine residents may not have known that clear braces are even an option for them, but they are quickly becoming one of the more popular options among young adults.
What are Clear Braces?
Clear braces are not the same as traditional metal braces that most people know about, but they are not too much different from one another. The material used between these two types of braces are different, but their functionality for straightening teeth remains the same.
When it comes to clear braces, Timber Pines residents should know that there are two different types. One type of clear braces are actually a lot like traditional metal braces in the sense that they still have metal wires that help straighten teeth. In these, the braces and bands around the metal wires are going to be clear.
The other type of clear braces is what most people might call retainers. These types of clear braces will be worn at all times, during the day and night, and over time they will have to have new ones made that fit the current state of the teeth in a patient’s mouth.
Are Clear Braces Better Than Traditional Ones?
When a person is faced with the option of choosing between traditional metal braces and clear braces, Timber Pines residents will often ask which of the two options would be better for them or their child.
Trying to get the best solution is natural, but the truth of the matter is, that when it comes to these two types of braces, not one is necessarily better or more effective than the other.
What can be said however is that people who are self-conscious about how they may look with braces on may feel more comfortable going with the clear braces option. This is because they are less noticeable when compared to metal braces, so it can end up improving their mood and confidence when wearing their braces.
Having on braces is something that is going to take many months to complete. This is when dental professionals recommend clients go with the option that would make them the most comfortable during that period of time.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*