Should i get ceramic braces?!
Question: I need help on choosing either traditional braces or ceramic i am getting them in one week i am 14 if i get ceramic braces they will be only be for the top row because u cant wear ceramic on your bottom row, so on my bottom row i am getting traditional braces i heard that ceramic braces stain not the brackets themselves just the clear bands surounding them so i am stuck and dont know what to decide. I eat healthy i love my barbecued meat, my fruit and my vegies and i sometimes drink tea before bed thats sometimes not usually and what makes the clear bands surrounding the brackets stain and if you have had ceramic braces whats your story can you guys help me decide thanks alot
Answers: I need help on choosing either traditional braces or ceramic i am getting them in one week i am 14 if i get ceramic braces they will be only be for the top row because u cant wear ceramic on your bottom row, so on my bottom row i am getting traditional braces i heard that ceramic braces stain not the brackets themselves just the clear bands surounding them so i am stuck and dont know what to decide. I eat healthy i love my barbecued meat, my fruit and my vegies and i sometimes drink tea before bed thats sometimes not usually and what makes the clear bands surrounding the brackets stain and if you have had ceramic braces whats your story can you guys help me decide thanks alot
I had the ceramic braces and certain foods do cause the bands to stain and once they do, they look terrible until your next appointment. I would say mustard stains are the worst, lol. Tea, soda, juice can all stain too so I always used a straw. You have to be creative if you want to eat BBQ, if you bite into saucy ribs you are going to be a mess, lol. What I would usually end up doing is instead of getting the clear bands, I'd get colored ones, you can choose from a rainbow of colors and they don't stain. It's not like the braces are invisible, just easier on the eyes than the traditional metal ones, so that may be an option for you. Good luck :)
Oh and I have also heard that the ceramic brackets don't hold up as well as the metal braces but I never had a problem with mine at all and I had them on for over 3 years.
I have Damon 3's (half ceramic half metal) and yah they stain, but after awhile the stain goes away. Like if you rinse with water you'll be fine.
best of luck =]
My orthodontist told me that the ceramic ones dont hold as well and break off easier, and also that they stain. I had the traditional ones and I always got a metallic silver band and they didnt look so bad because the band blended in with the metal, plus it didnt look so kiddie, because they werent all colorful. They werent so bad and I had them when I was 22
Get traditional... seriously they look more normal as braces!
And as your teeth straighten up im sure you'll be luvin ur look with the braces also! so yeah go for traditional!
I think you should go with traditional and get a lighter color.