Clear vs. Metal (opinions please)
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I started with ceramics on my six social and then after three months switched over to all metal. For me, the ceramics felt too bulky (I never got used to the feeling) and I was constantly worrying about the ligs staining and making my teeth look yellow. Once I switched to the metal I was much more comfortable and had a lot more fun with colored ligs. Click on my www for my story and pictures of the difference.
Braced 5/11/05, BSSO with advancement 6/21/06, Debanded: 8/1/07. Click on www for my braces story.
My ortho just use ceramic ( 3m-clarity ), so I got that on top and bottom ( except on my molars, got metal there ).
I am happy with the result, it's not very obvious I have braces and they are not too uncomfortable, I don't feel they are that bulky. So far I did not have any major irritation in my mouth, anyway, nothing a little bit of wax can't fix.
All the orthos I talked too said it don't really matter what you use, the treatment time won't be much different.
I am happy with the result, it's not very obvious I have braces and they are not too uncomfortable, I don't feel they are that bulky. So far I did not have any major irritation in my mouth, anyway, nothing a little bit of wax can't fix.
All the orthos I talked too said it don't really matter what you use, the treatment time won't be much different.