This is the first question which pops in the patients mind when they decide they want to get braces.
Both the kinds of braces ceramic and metal have their own advantages and disadvantages. There isn’t much difference in the performance of metallic and ceramic braces both work equally well and deliver great results.The main differences lie in their maintenance.
Metallic braces are being used since a very long time and give good results the only problem is the maintenance and the aesthetics. It is difficult to keep them clean because things tend to stick more on the metallic surface. This means the wearer has to take more precaution while cleaning and has to devote more time regularly to clean the braces. Another apprehension people have that metallic braces are not aesthetic.
Ceramic braces have a smooth surface hence a lot of food doesn’t get stuck to them making their maintenance becomes easier making them a better option in the long run. The main advantage of ceramic over metallic braces is that they are aesthetic because they are tooth colored making. One will have to look closely to realize that you are wearing braces. The only problem with ceramic braces is that they can get stained.
Ceramic Braces are more expensive than metallic braces but they have their own advantages in the long run.
At the end it depends on the patient.
No matter what you go for metal or ceramic we at Vasupujya Pediatric Dental Hospital use the best materials. We only use materials by 3M and American Orthodontics (AO).
We can use other materials which are of a lower cost but we do not want to compromise on the kind of treatment we provide to our patients. We only use the most sophisticated forms of technology for aligning the perfect smile for our patients.