Ceramic brackets in a translucent, tooth-toned material that blends into your smile instead of standing out against it. They work exactly like metal braces and are usually placed on the upper front teeth, where visibility matters most.
Clear ceramic braces do everything metal braces do, using brackets made from a translucent, tooth-toned ceramic instead of steel. From conversational distance they read as a shadow rather than hardware.
They are the usual answer for the patient who needs fixed braces, because aligners will not achieve the movement required, but who does not want stainless steel across their front teeth for the next two years.
Ceramic is more brittle than steel and the brackets are slightly larger, so we most often place them on the upper arch where they show, and use metal on the lower where they do not. It is a small compromise that keeps treatment robust while solving the part that actually bothers people.
Full fixed-brace capability in a bracket that blends into the tooth rather than contrasting with it.
The reason most of our adult patients choose them. Ceramic brackets barely register in photos at normal distance.
Same mechanics, same wires, same range of correction. You are not trading result for appearance.
The ceramic itself does not stain. We will show you how to keep the clear elastic ties bright between visits.
We examine the bite and confirm that fixed braces are what your case needs, and that ceramic is a sensible choice for it.
Scans and radiographs, then a written plan with the duration, the fee and the arch-by-arch recommendation.
Around an hour. Ceramic brackets are bonded to each tooth and the first light archwire is fitted.
Every six to ten weeks, with fresh clear ties at each visit so nothing looks tired.
Careful debonding, a full polish, and retainers fitted straight away.
The ceramic brackets do not. The small elastic ties holding the wire can pick up colour from curry, red wine, tea and tobacco, and they are replaced at every adjustment, so any discolouration is temporary.
Yes, modestly. The bracket itself costs more to make. You will have the exact figure in writing before you decide.
Not meaningfully. Treatment times are comparable for the same case.
Yes, if you would like. We often suggest ceramic on top and metal below because the lower brackets barely show and steel copes better with biting forces, but the choice is yours.
Ceramic is more brittle than steel, so a bracket can chip if you bite something very hard. Following the food guidance we give you makes it uncommon, and a replacement is a quick appointment.
A series of clear, removable aligners that straighten your teeth without brackets or wires. We work with several aligner systems and choose the one that fits your case. You take them out to eat, brush and floss normally, and most people around you will never notice you are in treatment.
The most proven appliance in orthodontics, and far more comfortable than the braces you remember. High-grade stainless steel brackets and light archwires move teeth predictably, with coloured elastics if you want them.
A first orthodontic check around age seven, and interceptive treatment only when it will genuinely change the outcome. Guiding jaw growth at the right moment can create room for crowded teeth and avoid extractions or surgery later.
Full fixed-brace results, without steel being the first thing people see.
