Choosing a Less Noticeable Path Toward a Better Smile
Traditionally, the only real choice for anyone needing braces were metal brackets but this is no longer the case. The patients that search by clear braces in Rochester dentists and orthodontists both provide often do so mostly to get the same outcome as conventional braces, but with limited visibility throughout care. Mechanically, clear or ceramic braces function almost identically to metal ones. Brackets attach to each tooth and connect with an arch wire that, once again, slowly moves teeth into place using the same biological mechanisms responsible for movement in orthodontic treatment for decades — but now with a stealthier appearance. It’s not the dewclaw itself, but rather the material of the bracket. Ceramic brackets are not made from metal, but rather a tooth-collared or translucent material that blends to the teeth far more naturally, making them much less visible even from normal conversational distance than traditional silver brackets. This is often the best option for teena...