Clear Braces in St. Peters & Wentzville

Blend in With Ceramic Braces

Clear braces from Humphrey Orthodontics can be a great alternative to conventional braces. They’re made of a clear material, so they're less visible on your teeth than metal braces. Many older teenagers and adult patients prefer this aesthetic option.

Giving You A Clear Alternative to Metal

Did you know that you can reach a great smile without the visibility of metal braces? Ceramic braces are also referred to as clear braces, tooth-colored braces, or aesthetic braces. Dr. Humphrey uses this appliance to straighten your teeth the same way metal braces do.

At Humphrey Orthodontics, our clear braces are designed to be less noticeable on your teeth than metal braces. They're smaller than ever and made of nearly invisible tooth-colored polycrystalline ceramic material.

These ceramic options blend in well with your natural smile. Though they're not completely invisible, and the brackets are about the same size and shape, they’re much less noticeable than metal braces.

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The Differences Between Ceramic & Metal Braces

Metal braces are known for their durability and strength. Ceramic braces are also tough, but they are made from a different, more fragile material that is more likely to chip or crack. Traditional braces are also better at tolerating pressure than newer ceramic ones.

If you need more drastic corrections, metal braces could be a better option. Adjustments with ceramic braces have to be slightly smaller, so it can take a little more time to align your teeth.

Having said that, both types of braces work on the same principles and tend to be equally as effective in most cases.

You may be worried about ceramic braces staining, but that hasn’t been a problem for several years. Ceramic brackets won’t stain. But, the adhesive used to attach the brackets to the teeth and the clear elastic ties used to hold the wires in can stain.

This can give an overall impression of discoloration or staining over time. You can choose to avoid things like coffee and tea, red wine, tomatoes, mustard, etc. to cut back on the chance of any staining. This isn’t necessary since we change your elastics at every adjustment appointment.

If you maintain a good oral hygiene routine and follow the treatment plan designed by Dr. Humphrey, you shouldn’t have to worry too much about giving up your morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine.

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Cost of Clear Braces

One of the biggest factors that affect your treatment cost will be the materials used to make your braces.

In our St. Peters and Wentzville office, ceramic brackets cost a little more than metal brackets.

The good news is, we offer flexible payment plans, automatic bank drafts, and we will also check with your insurance company for orthodontic benefits. Our goal is to provide outstanding value for reasonable fees!

Treatment fees will vary depending on the complexity of your orthodontic treatment. Dr. Humphrey will determine a treatment fee that fits your specific orthodontic needs, and our office will do everything we can to accommodate you and your budget.

The work it takes to put your braces on, adjust them, and take them off must also be factored into the total treatment cost. Placing and removing ceramic braces are more sensitive to technique and requires more time.

Our treatment coordinators will be happy to go over the cost with you at your first free consultation.

Best for Adults

After a thorough orthodontic evaluation with Dr. Humphrey, we can determine which treatment option will be best for you and your smile.

We think ceramic braces are generally better suited to adults and older teens.

This is because ceramic brackets are more likely to break, and they're more expensive than metal brackets.

Schedule a free consultation to learn if clear ceramic braces may be right for you.

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