That said both types of braces work on the same principles and are equally as effective for most cases.
Ceramic braces top and bottom.
Patients may get this combination of braces for financial reasons.
Ceramic braces are a little more expensive than metal braces but they are still a cost effective method of fixing crooked teeth when compared to alternatives like clear aligners which cost more and take longer to achieve the desired effect.
Ceramic braces can also take more time to align your teeth since adjustments have to be slightly smaller.
Fortunately ceramic braces are hard to damage and will last throughout your treatment.
The original ceramic braces did.
If your top teeth bite into clear braces on your bottom teeth your top teeth can chip and wear down over time.
As the teeth are realigned on the bottom this can cause the jawbone to shift and correct the overbite.
Many articles on the internet mention staining as an issue with ceramic braces.
The ceramic material used to make clear braces is very abrasive and rough.
Your orthodontist will be able to determine what is appropriate for your case.
On the other hand if you have crooked teeth on the top an underbite.
This ensures a quick correction and a lower chance of brackets breaking due to the.
The more overbite you have the greater the risk.
For example if you have an overbite with crooked bottom teeth while the top teeth are mostly straight then braces just on the bottom teeth might be all that is needed.
They only pay for more expensive ceramic brackets on the top jaw which is the most visible.