does anyone have experience with Radiance Brackets?

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#1 Post by **rachelluang** » Mon May 18, 2009 1:42 pm

I'm thinking orthodontic treatment. And wanna some less noticeable brackets.

Does anyone have experience with Radiance Brackets? Are they self-ligating?

#2 Post by **rolo** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:14 am

I have them. They are not self ligating, but are discrete, there is a link to a pic of them below. They don't stain, although the ligatures might a little, so far, I haven't had too much of an issue with ligatures staining, and the odd time they have got grotty, I have gone in to have them changed. Beyond the 4 wk mark they look a little dingy. As far as staining foods I avoid coffee, red wine, curry and oranges and eat and drink everything else. Pearl coloured ligatures stay nicer for longer than clear ones.

http://www.americanortho.com/products_radiance_1.htm

#3 Post by **rachelluang** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:25 pm

Thanks Rolo!

#4 Post by **socksy** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:34 pm

I have them and love them. With the clear ligs they can barely be seen. The ligs do get a little bit stained after 3-4 weeks or so but you only notice because when they get changed they look brighter and cleaner. I eat everything except for curry and bright yellow mustard - they will radically stain the ligs.