What are the disadvantages of ceramic braces?

Disadvantages of ceramic braces: ceramic braces will cause some wear on the teeth on both sides, and some oral problems may occur when wearing ceramic braces. Compared with metal braces, ceramic braces are not durable enough and are more prone to porcelain collapse.

Cost: The price of ceramic braces may be slightly higher than that of traditional metal braces.

Discoloration: When you drink tea, coffee or wine, eat some food or smoke, ceramic braces may change color slightly.

The advantage of ceramic braces are as follow:

First, beautiful.

The manufacturing process of ceramic braces is very fine, even the color is the same as that of real teeth. Many times, it looks no obvious difference from real teeth, which makes the orthodontic behavior of wearing braces look more beautiful, and there will be no embarrassment of smiling and revealing metal instruments.

Second, it is durable.

Ceramic braces have been improved in appearance, and great efforts have been made in the firmness and durability of braces. Ceramic brackets made of high-quality porcelain powder have the same mechanical strength and function as metal brackets, and try to be both beautiful and durable.

Third, clean and healthy.

Ceramic braces have good biocompatibility, do not irritate the mouth, and can isolate external bacteria. It is a relatively healthy way to correct teeth.

Fourth, it is beneficial to the correction of deformed teeth.

The essential attribute of braces is to correct deformed teeth. Ceramic braces also have this function, and the correction effect is good in many braces.