You have noticed how people with a beautiful smile feel more confident and more relaxed in company. They are not shy about smiling and laughing out loud. Yes, definitely beautiful straight teeth give a person confidence. Remember how during a normal conversation we pay attention to a person’s face, all the little things, and if something is wrong we notice it. And even more so if it is uneven teeth. Smooth teeth, proper bite, and affects the articulation and clarity of speech. Therefore, the alignment of teeth sometimes, in addition to the desire for aesthetic beauty, is often combined with physiological needs.
According to statistics, about 70% of people have malocclusion, crooked teeth and other shortcomings. For those who are confused by the appearance of braces on their teeth, and who associate this look with the image of a botanist, dentists have found an effective look - these are ceramic braces - which are less noticeable on the teeth.
But still, if you decide to put braces, then you need to know some of the features of metal and ceramic, as well as consult a dentist who will tell you everything depending on the individual characteristics of the patient’s oral cavity.
From an aesthetic point of view, ceramic braces are better, since their color matches the color of enamel, so an adult will not be psychologically uncomfortable to dress them. For children, there are even colored braces, or for individuals who want to stand out from the crowd.
Metal and ceramic bracket systems have their pros and cons. Consider them:
Benefits of Ceramic Braces
disadvantages
Since metal braces are made entirely of a special metal alloy, they are subject to a greater oxidizing effect of saliva and food. In this case, ceramic braces are better, since ceramics are not oxidizable. And a metal wire coated with a special protective masking substance, so even the saliva enzyme will not oxidize them.
Metal braces:
Benefits
disadvantages