Clear Braces – Richardson
A Discreet Way to Achieve a Straighter Smile
In addition to being easier to keep clean and healthy, having a straight smile can help patients feel more confident about the appearance of their smile. Fortunately, you don’t need to settle for bite issues, crowdedness, or gaps. At Oakbrook Dental & Orthodontics, we offer clear braces to subtle address misalignment issues. To learn more about this discreet way to achieve a straighter smile or to schedule a consultation at our office in Richardson, don’t hesitate to contact us!
What Are Clear Braces
The main difference between clear braces and metal braces is that they are made from materials that are less noticeable and blend in with your smile. The wires are made from metal, just like traditional braces, and the brackets are made to match the teeth. Clear braces can correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, including bite problems, crowding, rotated teeth, and gaps between the teeth.
Indications for Clear Braces
During your consultation with us, we will examine your smile to determine if clear braces are the right option for you. You may be able to benefit from them if you have the following:
- Crowded Teeth: If teeth are crowded, clear braces can help to shift them to be in a more aligned position, preventing future health issues.
- Gapped Teeth: If your teeth have gaps between them, clear braces can be used to bring your teeth together to be the perfect distance apart.
- Bite Issues: When the upper and lower arches aren’t aligned properly, you can experience issues, like TMD and bruxism. Clear braces can correct overbites, underbites, crossbites, and more!
The Benefits of Clear Braces
The main benefit of clear braces is that they are much more discreet than traditional metal braces. As opposed to braces made from metal backets and wires, clear braces are made from clear, ceramic material. Here are some of the other benefits of clear braces:
- Durable: Clear braces are both strong and durable. It is unlikely that you will experience a broken bracket during your treatment.
- Noticeability: Orthodontic treatment is discreet and more difficult for others to detect.
- Versatile: Clears braces can correct various alignment issues.
Living with Clear Braces
Going through your day-to-day life with clear braces is just like having traditional braces. Keeping up excellent oral hygiene is key to a successful treatment. Here are some steps that you should be taking every day:
- Brush carefully after meals to remove all debris from your brackets and wires.
- Floss between each of your teeth and the metal. Using a water flosser is an excellent tool to make the process easier and leave you with extra freshness.
- Keep up with your routine orthodontic visits to ensure that your treatment is going as planned and no oral health issues have arisen.