Lingual, Metal, Clear: Which Braces are Best for My Child?

Braces

All braces virtually accomplish the same result, they just take different routes in terms of appearance to suit the desire and budget of each patient. Each form of braces has its place for the right patient depending on what kind of care and upkeep they expect out of their braces, as well as the expectation they have for how noticeable they are.

 

Which Braces are the Best Fit for My Child?

 

Clear Braces

 

Clear braces are most often sought out for their visual appearance, and are avoided because of the higher expense. Since they can adapt and hide well with teeth and become hardly noticeable, they are extremely easy for children and teens to be more drawn toward. However, these also require more work on their end as far as maintenance. They work just as well in terms of function, but can also stain easily given their color and necessary upkeep.

 

Lingual Braces

 

These can be less noticeable as well over metal, and are the most sought-after solution for children and teens. Even just in front of the face of a patient, it’s hard to really see the position where lingual braces are set in. One of the major pros in the retainer period following using braces is the lack of visual white spots on the outside of the teeth that would come with either other solution.You cannot remove white spots on your own, which is something that some patients want to avoid in the long haul.

 

Metal Braces

 

These braces are most often pursued out of budget and durability. In terms of visual upkeep, these take very little maintenance from the patient and adapt to the body heat of the patient in order to lower the pain of movement and alignment through each day and night. 

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