Would clear braces or metal braces be better for me?
Clear porcelain braces can be an attractive choice for many people who need corrective alignment. Especially for adults, who may want something more discreet than traditional metal braces but who aren’t prepared to go as far as an Invisalign system. Today we take a look at how to decide what’s best for you. Discretion and power Before the Invisalign system hit the market, clear braces were designed for patients who wanted something less obvious than the standard stainless steel brace. After all, the tech itself is pretty simple, so it only needs crafting in a transparent material. Or that’s the theory, at least! In fact, there were some snags in creating the right strength and capability at first. These issues have, for the most part, been resolved today. It’s still important to realize that, unlike metal braces , clear braces have a lot of variances in material used, and not all of them are up to the attack. Typically, clear porcelain/ceramic braces are the highest quali...