Ceramic braces & Clear aligners-the good and the bad

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Ceramic braces and clear aligners are the most efficient treatment options for individuals wanting an aesthetic and discrete solution to fix misaligned teeth. For people wanting a solution to fix their misaligned teeth but worried about the conventional metal braces, these options make life easier. At Finchley Dental Studio we offer metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners. All of these have their own pros and cons, as listed below.

      METAL BRACES      CERAMIC BRACESCLEAR ALIGNERS
Metal brackets and wires to straighten teethTooth-coloured brackets rather than metal.Set of transparent, customised aligners
Fixed, bonded to teethFixed, bonded to teethRemovable, can be removed while eating, drinking, or brushing
Aesthetically displeasing due to metal brackets and wiresTooth-coloured, making them less noticeable than metal bracesTransparent aligners are almost invisible and are also known as Invisible braces
Correction of mild to severe cases of misaligned teethCorrection of mild to severe cases of misaligned teethFixes mild to moderate cases
Comfort, Speech, dental hygiene maintenance can be challengingComfort, Speech, dental hygiene maintenance can be challengingNo such issues and you won’t feel much of a hassle
Costs £1,500 – £3,000 £1,500- £5,500 £1,900-£5000
Strong and can exert high forces Weaker and more brittle than metal brackets Made of a plastic-like, rigid material
Treatment usually takes 18–24 months. Treatment usually takes 18–24 months. Average of 9-12 months
Results are in the hands of Orthodontist Results are in the hands of the Orthodontist Results are quite dependant on patient’s compliance to wearing consistently and for the specified time
Shorter treatment duration as compared to ceramic braces Weaker than metal braces so often take more time Shorter treatment duration