Clear ceramic braces offer the clinical precision of traditional braces with a significantly more discreet appearance. The brackets are made from a tooth-colored ceramic material that blends naturally with your smile, making your treatment far less noticeable during your everyday life.
At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, we build your clear ceramic braces treatment plan around you. We evaluate your facial structure, bite function, jaw alignment, and long-term health goals before placing a single bracket. For patients living in Heath who want comprehensive orthodontic care without the visibility of metal hardware, clear ceramic braces provide an incredibly strong, effective option.
They are an excellent choice for teens and adults who want the reliability of fixed appliances while maintaining a natural look throughout their treatment journey.
Clear ceramic braces combine the effectiveness of fixed orthodontic treatment with a look that respects your lifestyle. For our Heath patients who need reliable, precise care, ceramic braces offer several distinct advantages:
You receive the exact same clinical precision as traditional metal braces, but the tooth-colored brackets blend into your natural smile. This means your treatment stays in the background, whether you are at work, in school, or taking photos. You achieve a healthier, balanced bite without drawing attention to the process.
Because ceramic braces affix directly to your teeth, they give Dr. Wigal and Dr. Kluemper the highest degree of accuracy when managing tooth movement. If you have complex bite issues, crowding, or jaw misalignment, this level of control ensures your teeth and jaws guide into their optimal positions, preventing future jaw strain or uneven wear.
Our goal is never simply straight teeth. We use clear ceramic braces as a tool within a broader treatment plan focused on your facial harmony, jaw position, and airway health. The result is a highly functional outcome that looks entirely natural because it supports the way your face is meant to work.
Our patients choose us because they want more than a cosmetic result. They want treatment planned with expertise, grounded in long-term health, and delivered by a team that genuinely understands their individual needs.
Dr. Wigal and Dr. Kluemper are orthodontic specialists with advanced clinical training and a focused approach to facial development and functional balance. When you choose clear ceramic braces, our doctors guide your care personally, from your initial evaluation through your final result.
We never use templated treatment plans. Before recommending clear ceramic braces, we take the time to deeply understand your facial structure, bite mechanics, and long-term lifestyle goals. Every adjustment made throughout your treatment is intentional and specific to your needs.
Our practice serves families across the Heath and Newark areas with the highest standard of specialist-led care. Getting the orthodontic treatment you need should not mean sacrificing quality or convenience.
At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, your care is guided by two board-certified specialists who look beyond isolated tooth alignment to prioritize your long-term wellness. Combining advanced training in craniofacial development with a dedication to patient-first care, Dr. Timothy Wigal, DDS, MS, and Dr. Alex Kluemper, DMD, MS, collaborate on treatment plans to ensure structural stability, proper jaw function, and natural facial harmony for our patients in Heath, Ohio.
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Timothy Wigal approaches every Invisalign® case through the framework of the Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony, evaluating how teeth, jaws, and facial structures work together as a system. His focus on facial balance and airway health ensures that treatment outcomes at Wigal & Kluemper go far beyond straight teeth—delivering results that are genuinely transformative and built to last.
Dr. Alex Kluemper is a board-certified orthodontist with specialized expertise in craniofacial growth, interceptive and surgical orthodontics, and advanced tooth movement biology. His academic background and clinical precision make him particularly skilled at managing complex cases—and his patients consistently appreciate his clarity, thoroughness, and commitment to results that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics is conveniently located to serve patients throughout Heath, Newark, and the surrounding communities. Use the interactive map below to find our office on Industrial Parkway and get directions.
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As your teeth begin to move into their ideal places, it is normal to experience some soreness. The good news is that it’s only temporary, and it can easily be managed with cold compresses, dental wax, and OTC pain medication. Of course, it’s also important to avoid doing anything that could exacerbate your discomfort, like eating hard pretzels, raw carrots, and other crunchy foods.
To reduce your risk of experiencing an orthodontic emergency, we will provide you with a list of foods that we recommend avoiding, including raw nuts, tortilla chips, and thin pizza crust. The good news is that the list of foods that you can eat during your orthodontic treatment is significantly longer. A few examples include cooked carrots, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, oatmeal, and bananas.
Oftentimes, patients assume that the ship has sailed on having straight teeth if they didn’t get braces as a teenager. That’s not the case. In fact, there isn’t an upper age limit for orthodontic treatment! So, if you are ready to leave overcrowding, noticeable gaps, and the like in the past, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our team at Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics. Once we have an in-depth understanding of your dental history, needs, and goals, we can review your treatment options, including clear or ceramic braces.
Since tooth decay can bring your treatment plan to a temporary stop and yellow stains can draw unwanted attention to your smile, it’s important to know how to take care of your clear or ceramic braces in Mt. Vernon & Heath. The first step? Using a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste to brush your teeth after each meal. In the process, clean the top, underneath, and front of each bracket as well as the surface of your tongue. When you’re done, floss and rinse with mouthwash so the spaces between your teeth and along your gumline are cleaned as well.
That depends largely on two factors: the complexity of your case and how well you follow the treatment guidelines provided. The good news is that we can provide you with an estimate at your consultation. During your visit, we will also share what to do and what NOT to do to avoid frustrating delays.
Yes, you can drink coffee throughout your teeth-straightening journey with clear or ceramic braces. However, you need to take a few precautions to prevent the liquid from coming in contact with your teeth. After all, you don’t want there to be uneven, yellow stains on your teeth when it comes time to take the brackets off. We recommend using a straw, rinsing your mouth with clean water when you’re done, and brushing your teeth about 20 minutes after that.
