Clear braces are the clear alternative to traditional braces! These discreet braces use ceramic brackets, wires and small, clear rubber bands to align your teeth for a beautiful, healthy smile.
Ceramic brackets blend in with your smile for a more discreet look than traditional braces, making them an ideal option choice for both professional and social lifestyles.
Do clear braces stain? Clear braces are durable and specially-designed to resist stains, so you shouldn’t have to worry about discoloration during your treatment.
Dr. Senties can treat a number of conditions with clear braces. Any orthodontic issue that can be treated with metal braces can typically be treated with ceramic braces.
Treatable conditions include:
When it comes to metal braces vs. clear brackets, the difference comes down to preference! If you prefer a less noticeable form of braces than traditional braces, clear braces can be a great solution for you.
If you want to add some fun to your smile with colored rubber bands, metal braces may be better suited for you.
Clear braces are bonded, or glued, to your teeth throughout treatment, and they use a bracket-and-wire system to guide your teeth into alignment. You’ll visit us for periodic appointments to have your braces “tightened” or adjusted, and to change out your wires if necessary; over time, these adjustments ensure that your braces continue to guide your teeth into alignment.
Clear aligners (Invisalign® and Angel Aligner™) are different from braces — using sets of removable clear trays, with one tray custom-designed for your top teeth and other tray for your bottom teeth. Depending on your treatment plan, you’ll switch to a new set of aligners every 2 weeks or so, and each set is designed to guide your teeth one step closer to the end result.
If a removable, virtually-invisible treatment option best suits your lifestyle, clear aligners may be best. If you’d prefer a treatment that works constantly and doesn’t require much compliance, clear braces may be better suited for you.
It’s our goal to provide affordable clear braces! The cost of braces depends on your personalized treatment plan, and the length/complexity of treatment needed.
On your first visit, we’ll calculate your clear braces cost, and discuss our flexible financing options: in-house financing with no interest, or extended financing through Cherry or Sunbit. If you have insurance, we’ll deduct your coverage and file your paperwork for you — then create a custom financing plan that works for you.
1. Book a complimentary consultation with Dr. Senties! After you submit the form, we’ll reach out to get your first visit on the books.
2. Visit us for a full smile assessment and consultation. Dr. Senties will examine your teeth, jaws and bite alignment to develop your personalized treatment plan.
3. Get clear braces placed on your teeth, and visit us periodically for adjustment appointments.
It’s that easy! Just request your initial consultation, and we’ll take it from there.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at our Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, orthodontic office. We’d love to hear from you!
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