There are two main types of braces traditional braces with brackets and wires or clear aligners such as Invisalign, Clear Correct or SPARK clear aligners.
Clear aligners are also called invisible braces. Traditional braces can either have metal or ceramic brackets.
Metal Braces
Metal braces consist of metal brackets and wires.
Modern metal wired braces are much smaller and less noticeable than they used to be, and even feature heat-activated archwires that use your body heat to assist in moving teeth faster and less painfully.
This style is the most affordable, and the option of fun coloured bands allow you to personalise them with your favourite colours. Traditional, metal braces are the most noticeable type.
Ceramic Braces
While these are the same size and shape as metal braces, they feature tooth-coloured or clear brackets to blend in with the teeth for a less noticeable appearance. Some even have the option of tooth-coloured wires for further subtlety.
Ceramic braces are a great option for those who desire the fast results of metal without standing out so much on the teeth.
This style can stain easily if not looked after correctly.
Clear Aligners and Invisible Braces
Invisible braces are clear braces or aligners - a series of customised clear plastic removable aligners that are replaced every one to two weeks.
These allow you to eat and drink whatever you want and are virtually invisible.
They are comparable in price to ceramic traditional braces and tend to be more widely used for teenagers and adults.
What Can Clear Aligners Do Compared to Braces?
Clear aligners can fix almost any dental bite or teeth misalignment issue - what you can do with traditional braces you can do with clear aligners.
The treatment of choice depends on your smile, bite, teeth shape and position, wants and budget.
Clear aligners can correct crowding, rotation, overbite, underbite, crossbite, gapped or spaced teeth and incorrect jaw position.
Call the Clear Aligner Dentist today 07 3720 1811 and book your clear alignment assessment.
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