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 BRACES | CLEAR ALIGNERS |
| Metal brackets and wires to straighten teeth | Tooth-coloured brackets rather than metal. | Set of transparent, customised aligners |
| Fixed, bonded to teeth | Fixed, bonded to teeth | Removable, can be removed while eating, drinking, or brushing |
| Aesthetically displeasing due to metal brackets and wires | Tooth-coloured, making them less noticeable than metal braces | Transparent aligners are almost invisible and are also known as Invisible braces |
| Correction of mild to severe cases of misaligned teeth | Correction of mild to severe cases of misaligned teeth | Fixes mild to moderate cases |
| Comfort, Speech, dental hygiene maintenance can be challenging | Comfort, Speech, dental hygiene maintenance can be challenging | No 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 |