A 2016 study found that ceramic braces are more than twice as likely to break than metal.
Do ceramic braces take longer than metal.
Ceramic braces also take more time to align teeth and may cause discomfort for people with sensitive mouths as ceramic material can irritate the inner lip.
They are also bigger but they blend in with teeth so this isn t an issue for most patients.
Ceramic braces aren t nearly as noticeable as metal.
Drawbacks of ceramic braces.
Ceramic porcelain is prone to chipping and cracking which make them less desirable for athletes who compete in contact sports.
Visibility this is certainly the biggest difference.
Clear braces on bottom.
Ceramic brackets are more expensive than metal brackets.
Metal braces tend to move your teeth slightly faster than ceramic through ceramic braces are faster than invisalign.
Lingual braces are metal braces attached to the back rather than the front of teeth.
Cost generally speaking metal braces are less expensive than ceramic.
They usually don t chip or break unless they are badly abused.
They are more likely than front facing braces to cause longer term speech impediments such as a lisp.
Metal braces tend to be a little stronger and more durable and the brackets on ceramic braces are likely to chip and crack.
They share characteristics and risks with metal braces and cost significantly more up to 13 000 for treatment.
This is due to metal braces having less friction between the teeth and the wire this means that the teeth are allowed to move into place more quickly than with clear ceramic braces.
There are instances where ceramic braces may need to be replaced more often meaning more appointments but your individual treatment duration should be much the same with ceramic as with metal.
That said both types of braces work on the same principles and are equally as effective for most.
Thus metal braces are recommended for a more severe correction.
Traditional metal braces can tolerate more pressure than newer ceramic ones.
Ceramic braces are strong especially if they are high quality.
Like traditional metal braces.
Fortunately ceramic braces are hard to damage and will last throughout your treatment.
Ceramic braces are much less durable than metal braces simply because metal is sturdier than ceramic.
Ceramic braces tend to be less durable than metal braces.
