What Food and Drink Should I Avoid with Ceramic Braces?

Thanks to their tooth-colored appearance, ceramic braces are prone to unwanted stains and discoloration. We recommend avoiding foods and drinks such as red wine, tea, coffee, tomatoes, beetroot – essentially anything with a strong color. To save your brackets and wires from breaking off or bending, it’s also good practice to avoid hard, sticky and crunchy foods.

How Long Will My Treatment Take?

Ceramic braces treatment differs between every patient depending on their individual smile goals. However, many receive treatment for 18-24 months. Book an appointment here to speak with an orthodontist about the length of your ceramic braces treatment.

Are Ceramic Braces Uncomfortable to Wear?

Much like any orthodontic treatment designed to move the teeth, you can expect some level of discomfort or pain. However, unlike metal braces renowned for their sharp edges, the brackets of ceramic braces are small and rounded. Patients should experience minimal irritation to the gums and surrounding mouth area.

What Issues Can Ceramic Braces Fix?

Aside from realigning and straightening the teeth, ceramic braces correct any type of malocclusion. This includes overbites, underbites and crossbites – both minor and complex.

How Do Ceramic Braces Differ from Metal Braces?

Unlike metal braces renowned for their standout appearance, ceramic braces blend in with your smile. Although they’re not as invisible as Invisalign, the tooth-colored brackets and arch wire are certainly discreet.

What are Ceramic Braces?

Ceramic braces are an ideal orthodontic treatment for those who are conscious about their smile thanks to their clear or “tooth colored” appearance.

I have lost my Invisalign aligner – what should I do?

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How do I clean my aligners?

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Should I avoid particular foods or drinks with Invisalign?

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November 3, 2022

What Food and Drink Should I Avoid with Ceramic Braces?
Thanks to their tooth-colored appearance, ceramic braces are prone to unwanted stains and discoloration. We recommend avoiding foods and drinks [...]
READ MORE
November 3, 2022

How Long Will My Treatment Take?
Ceramic braces treatment differs between every patient depending on their individual smile goals. However, many receive treatment for 18-24 months. [...]
READ MORE
November 3, 2022

Are Ceramic Braces Uncomfortable to Wear?
Much like any orthodontic treatment designed to move the teeth, you can expect some level of discomfort or pain. However, [...]
READ MORE
November 3, 2022

What Issues Can Ceramic Braces Fix?
Aside from realigning and straightening the teeth, ceramic braces correct any type of malocclusion. This includes overbites, underbites and crossbites [...]
READ MORE
November 3, 2022

How Do Ceramic Braces Differ from Metal Braces?
Unlike metal braces renowned for their standout appearance, ceramic braces blend in with your smile. Although they’re not as invisible [...]
READ MORE
November 3, 2022

What are Ceramic Braces?
Ceramic braces are an ideal orthodontic treatment for those who are conscious about their smile thanks to their clear or [...]
READ MORE
September 7, 2022

I have lost my Invisalign aligner – what should I do?
One of the best things about Invisalign trays is that they are hard to see, but that also makes [...]
READ MORE
September 7, 2022

How do I clean my aligners?
Invisalign aligners can be cleaned easily and quickly by brushing and rinsing with lukewarm water and toothpaste. Do not [...]
READ MORE
September 7, 2022

Should I avoid particular foods or drinks with Invisalign?
No. As you will be removing your Invisalign trays to eat and drink fluids other than water, there are [...]
READ MORE