Want to get your teeth fixed but do not like wearing braces?
We understand how you feel. For one thing, we know how wearing braces can affect your confidence. It feels weird to smile with all those wires and brackets attached to your teeth.
Good thing that you may not be needing traditional braces to achieve a perfect smile. Instead of wearing colorful brackets and wires, you can now have invisible braces!
Sounds interesting, right? But before you decide to get an appointment with an orthodontic clinic in Singapore, here are some things you need to know about invisible braces:
Types
There are three types of invisible braces; each one differs in materials used and appearance. They are as follows:
Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces resemble the color of our teeth. Thus, wearing one wouldn’t be visible as the brackets will blend with your teeth’s color. How about the wires? Of course, it’s the same color as your teeth too. It makes the ceramic brace a bit invisible and can only be noticed up close.
Inside Braces
Inside braces are more invisible than the ceramic ones. They are set up and hidden behind your teeth. Custom braces that will fit at the back of your teeth are possible through scanning and creating a computer-designed fit. It is ideal for people who often speak in public as the braces are completely invisible. However, inside braces are expensive.
Clear Aligner
A clear aligner is an alternative to wired braces. This type of invisible brace does not make use of wires and brackets to align the teeth. Instead, it is worn over your teeth. Since it is clear, you wouldn’t have to worry about it being seen when you smile. It can be taken off when eating, drinking, brushing teeth, and flossing.
Is Invisible Brace for you?
Another thing you should know about invisible braces is that it’s not for everybody. It is particularly not advisable for children. Some other orthodontic problems cannot be resolved by invisible braces too. So it is better to ask an orthodontist first before deciding to have one.
