Clear braces in Nashua, NH
Clear braces work like traditional braces but use tooth-colored brackets that blend in with your smile. They offer the reliable control of braces with a far more discreet look.
How clear braces work
Clear braces, also called ceramic braces, use small brackets made of clear or tooth-colored ceramic. The brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected by a wire. The wire can be metal or tooth-colored to keep things subtle. With regular adjustments, gentle pressure guides the teeth into position as the surrounding bone remodels. Treatment typically takes about 12 to 36 months, depending on how much the teeth need to move.
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Clear braces vs. metal braces and aligners
Clear braces are much less noticeable than metal braces, and they're fixed in place, so they work without you having to remember to wear them. That can make them a good fit for complex tooth movements or patients who may not wear aligners consistently. Compared with metal, ceramic brackets are slightly larger and more brittle, and they're often placed mainly on the upper teeth. Compared with clear aligners, they can't be removed. We'll help you weigh the options.
Caring for clear braces
The ceramic brackets themselves resist staining, but the elastic ties around them can discolor from coffee, tea, red wine, curry, and tobacco. Brushing after meals and limiting dark foods and drinks helps. The ties are replaced at each adjustment. Avoid hard and sticky foods that can crack brackets or bend wires, and use floss threaders or a water flosser to clean around the wires. Wear a mouth guard during sports.
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115 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060
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