Clear braces are the top choice of many customers who want braces today. So should you choose this method of braces? How much do clear braces cost? Let’s find out with BIK International Dental Clinic in the article below!
1. Introduction to clear braces
Similar to the traditional metal braces method, clear braces also use the pulling force of the bracket wire system to help teeth move to the correct position on the jaw.
Comparing the effectiveness of orthodontics, clear braces bring no effect Not inferior to traditional braces. Can fix conditions such as: Protruding, receding, sparse, misaligned,… from simple to complex. Thereby bringing beautiful, white teeth, confident smiles and no fear of irritation after a period of use, suitable for customers who are allergic to metal.
The outstanding feature of clear braces is high aesthetics. Thanks to being made from special materials, the braces wire system seems to be transparent when attached to the teeth, helping customers feel more confident when smiling because it is difficult for others to detect that they are wearing braces.
2. Current methods of clear braces
Currently on the market, there are 2 methods of clear braces as follows:
2.1. Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces are a method that uses a system of braces to pull teeth into the correct position on the jaw. The special thing is that the braces are made of ceramic material, with the same color as the teeth. Thanks to that, the aesthetics will be higher than traditional metal braces while still ensuring the expected orthodontic effect.
2.2. Crystal braces
Similar to ceramic braces, the braces will be made of crystal material to increase aesthetics. However, the braces are quite large in size, so they can make the lips protrude more, creating a feeling of not being really comfortable in the beginning when not yet adapted to the braces.
3. Advantages of clear braces
Advantages of clear braces can be listed as follows:
3.1. High aesthetics
Perhaps the issue that makes many people hesitate before deciding to have braces is aesthetics. Understanding this, clear braces are considered the most optimal solution that brings high aesthetics to users thanks to the color matching the color of real teeth and a very reasonable cost.
3.2. High orthodontic efficiency
Focusing on aesthetics does not mean that clear braces cannot achieve the same orthodontic efficiency as traditional metal braces. With the development of modern dentistry, in the same treatment time, the results that this method brings will be similar to the traditional method.
3.3. Non-irritating
Ceramic is a material that has been tested to be completely benign, not dangerous to oral health as well as the overall health of humans. Therefore, this is the perfect choice for those who are easily irritated by metal.
3.4. Easy to care for and clean teeth
Another advantage of clear braces is that daily oral hygiene will become easier. The braces are designed to be slim and smooth, so they will limit the adhesion of food.
4. Disadvantages of clear braces
The clear braces method still has the following limitations:
4.1. The cost of braces is quite high
As an orthodontic method that ensures both aesthetics and effectiveness, the cost of clear braces is not low, but it is completely worth the benefits that this method brings. The price of clear braces at dental clinics ranges from 42,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
4.2. Fragile when impacted
Due to the characteristics of ceramic and crystal materials, the braces system is quite fragile when impacted strongly or when subjected to too much chewing force. Therefore, customers choosing this method need to pay attention to eating and drinking to avoid having to spend another amount to reattach the braces.
5. How much do clear braces cost?
The traditional ceramic braces method uses dental elastics to tie the archwire into the bracket slots, with prices ranging from 42,000,000 – 50,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
Self-ligating ceramic braces have the same structure as traditional ceramic braces, but the difference is that they have self-closing latches or automatic sliding covers on the bracket slots without the need for dental elastics. Because of that convenience, self-ligating ceramic braces are more expensive, ranging from 50,000,000 – 58,000,000/ 1 course.
6. Distinguishing between clear braces and Invisalign clear braces
When it comes to braces with high aesthetic requirements, another method that can be mentioned is braces with Invisalign clear braces. For this method, the doctor will use trays with transparent material to replace traditional braces. The clear braces will be made individually, personalized to fit each person’s teeth, from which the teeth will be adjusted to the desired position with a gentle and continuous force.
The outstanding advantage of Invisalign clear braces is that they can be easily removed at any time, so eating and oral hygiene will also become easier every day. In addition, the time to perform braces using Invisalign clear braces only lasts about 1 – 1.5 years compared to 2 – 2.5 years when performing braces with traditional braces, but still brings the expected orthodontic results.
7. Should I get clear braces or braces?
Compare the two methods of clear braces and braces to make the right choice depending on each person’s needs:
So clear braces are developed to meet the high aesthetic needs of customers when performing braces. Using ceramic and crystal materials, this method brings almost absolute aesthetics but still ensures the effectiveness of braces like traditional metal braces.
