Ceramic braces are a popular orthodontic method today thanks to their aesthetics and high treatment effectiveness. However, the treatment cost will be higher than traditional metal braces.
Ceramic braces are a method of using ceramic brackets, archwires and rubber elastics to straighten teeth. Specifically, the braces are fixed to the teeth using composite, on top is a stainless steel arch wire bent according to the jaw arch. The rubber elastic has the role of connecting the wire and brackets into a seamless block, exerting continuous force to move the teeth to the desired position.
Ceramic braces are a popular orthodontic method today
No matter what type of braces you choose, ceramic braces are still a highly aesthetic and effective orthodontic method, helping patients communicate more confidently.
No method is absolutely perfect and neither is ceramic braces. Below are the advantages and limitations of ceramic braces:
High aesthetics: Braces are made from high-quality ceramic material, transparent color similar to real teeth. Therefore, it is difficult for the other person to realize that you are wearing ceramic braces.
Does not cause irritation: Porcelain material is absolutely safe for the patient’s health. Ceramic braces do not irritate the gums or soft tissue. At the same time, the surface of the braces is smooth with rounded edges to help limit damage to the oral cavity.
Good treatment effect: Ceramic braces completely overcome bite misalignments, crooked teeth, spaced teeth… If the patient chooses self-ligating braces, treatment time can be shortened from 3 – 6 days. month compared to usual.
Ceramic braces are highly aesthetic, creating confidence for patients
Easy to be stained: With ceramic material, braces are easily stained if you use foods such as tea, coffee, gac, turmeric… This reduces the aesthetics of ceramic braces. Therefore, please be more careful in eating and drinking!
Causes discomfort: Ceramic braces are often thicker than metal braces to ensure strength. Therefore, patients may feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable in the early stages of getting ceramic braces. However, this feeling will soon pass when you get used to the braces.
The cost is quite high: With prices ranging from 24 – 62 million VND, ceramic braces are not cheap. But “it’s expensive”, patients will have the highest satisfaction when choosing orthodontics using this method.
Although the cost is a bit high, ceramic braces are very effective
Below is a table comparing ceramic braces and some other popular forms of orthodontics:
| Category | Porcelain braces | Metal braces | Braces without brackets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | On average, ceramic braces look similar to tooth color but are susceptible to staining | Low, because the braces are made of metal and are easy to see | Tall, transparent braces hug the crown of the teeth. |
| Treatment time | Quite fast, on average 18 – 24 months | Faster than ceramic braces but the difference is not much | Slowest and contraindicated in complicated cases |
| Price | On average, from 30 million VND or more | Cheapest, only from 20 million VND | Highest, minimum 60 million VND |
| Ability to eat | Limit eating tough, hard and colored foods | Avoid eating tough, hard foods | Eating and drinking is comfortable due to the removable jaw |
| Causes pain | Medium | High | Short |
| Teeth cleaning | It takes time because food gets stuck in the bracket slots and requires proper brushing to keep the braces bright and white. | Time wasting due to food getting stuck in the braces slots | Fastest due to flexible removable braces tray |
Ceramic braces include the following costs:
At Da Nang Implant Dentistry, the specific cost of ceramic braces is as follows:
| Category | Price (VND) |
|---|---|
| Orthodontic ceramic braces | 24.000.000 – 54.000.000 VND |
| Orthodontic self-ligating ceramic braces | 32.000.000 – 62.000.000 VND |
| Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders with troughs | 5.000.000 VND |
| Regular tooth extraction | 300.000 – 700. 000 VND |
| Orthodontic retainer | 1.000.000 VND / 1 Jaw |
The above price list is for reference only. To know the most accurate information about the cost of ceramic braces, go directly to the dentist for examination and consultation.
0% interest installments for braces and many other incentives
In fact, the success of ceramic braces depends largely on the skill of the dentist. Therefore, patients need to carefully research information from dentists and doctors before “choosing to send gold”. At Da Nang Implant Dental Clinic, we have performed many braces cases, all with satisfactory results.
The effectiveness of self-ligating ceramic braces
With the principle of “treatment starts from the heart”, ceramic braces service of Da Nang Implant dentistry has advantages such as:
Cosmetic braces at Da Nang Implant Dental Clinic
Ceramic braces completely overcome the patient's misaligned bite, gapped, uneven teeth... However, not everyone should get ceramic braces. Depending on the patient's dental condition, needs and financial conditions, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate orthodontic method.
After getting ceramic braces, you may feel some discomfort and mild pain for the first few days. But don't worry, your body will soon adapt to the orthodontic process and this condition will disappear. In addition, the doctor moves the teeth slowly, maximum 1mm/month, so there will be no pain during the braces process.
Many people need lower jaw porcelain braces to save on treatment costs. However, this requires a doctor's prescription. After taking X-rays of the jaw frame, the doctor will examine and evaluate the patient's current dental condition, thereby providing appropriate treatment.
You can almost eat and drink as normal, avoiding chewy foods that can cause braces to fall
Your doctor will instruct you how to use an interdental toothbrush to clean your teeth during the braces process
The average orthodontic treatment time - braces is 1.5 - 2 years. Due to body physiology, each tooth can only move a maximum of 1mm/month. If it moves more, the bone will be irreversibly destroyed.
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