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For less visible fixed
appliances, choose a ceramic, tooth-coloured, aesthetic appliance.
Ceramic braces are much
less obvious than conventional metal fixed appliances, as can be seen
above. Because the brackets are made of a hard, polished ceramic, they
do not stain with time; some plastic brackets may stain with curries,
red wine and strong tea and coffee.
Feel more confident
with a less visible brace by specifying ceramic brackets as part of your
treatment plan. In some
instances it may be possible to consider an aesthetic wire to further
reduce the visual impact of the fixed appliance.
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There
are several types of ceramic bracket. For general use, we have found a
ceramic bracket with a small metal slot offers an excellent compromise
between the efficiency of a metal bracket and the appearance of a
ceramic bracket. Ceramic brackets are cemented to the teeth in the same
way as metal brackets. With improved modern design they are now easily
removed.