Clear or ceramic braces offer a subtle, effective way to reach your goals. At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, we look beyond just your teeth, planning your treatment to ensure your results complement your natural appearance.
Clear or ceramic braces utilize a traditional bracket-and-wire system to guide dental alignment using discreet materials. The brackets are composed of a translucent ceramic designed to blend with the natural color of your enamel. These are paired with tooth-colored archwires and clear elastics, allowing the appliance to remain low-profile while maintaining the structural integrity required for complex orthodontic movement.
The system exerts a consistent, gentle force to facilitate precise movement. During periodic adjustments, Dr. Wigal or Dr. Kluemper modifies the tension of the archwire to guide the teeth into the planned position. Because ceramic is more delicate than metal, patients follow specific dietary guidelines to protect the brackets. This treatment typically spans 18 to 30 months and requires a diligent hygiene routine to prevent surface discoloration of the clear components.
Experience orthodontic care that prioritizes your unique needs, facial aesthetics, and long-term dental health with subtle, durable braces.
Clear or ceramic braces offer the structural reliability of traditional orthodontics with a low-profile aesthetic. By utilizing translucent materials that blend with your natural enamel, this treatment allows you to prioritize your dental health without the high visibility of metal appliances.
We believe treatment should be as unique as the patient. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we design every plan around your specific proportions and functional needs, ensuring a stable outcome that complements your natural appearance.
Start your journey with a detailed evaluation. We provide a thorough assessment of your oral health and facial symmetry to determine the most effective treatment path for your goals.
We offer comprehensive, flexible financing and insurance options to make orthodontic care manageable at every stage of treatment.
In-network with most major plans.
Low monthly payment options.
Accessible orthodontic care starts here, with options designed to fit your needs and your budget.
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.
