Ceramic White Braces – Their Benefits & Costs

Clear braces near me

Proven results using fixed clear braces

Seeking a less visible, comfortable alternative to metal braces?
Still want to achieve excellent results?
Interested in the aesthetic appeal of white braces?

Expert orthodontist Dr Neil Woodhouse can tell you that clear braces, or ceramic (white) braces as they’re also known, represent an attractive alternative to traditional, fixed metal braces. They’re an excellent option for many patients, who often report higher satisfaction due to their discreet appearance and comfort.

What treatment looks like

Ceramic braces treatment with Neyo Dental

Case planned, managed and treated by specialist orthodontist Dr Neil Woodhouse.
Average treatment cost is typically from £3,290.
Adjustments, tightening and follow-up appointments.
Total treatment time between 6 and 24 months.
Treatment is available at any one of our three clinics (Brighton, Burgess Hill & Tunbridge Wells).
Suitable for crowding, gaps, misaligned bites, crooked teeth, crossbites, underbites and overbites.

Using advanced technology, such as digital imaging and 3D software, in planning and fabrication, white braces help ensure more precise results and improved treatment outcomes.

Request a consultation for ceramic braces. Looking for clear aligners instead? Click here.

Fixed invisible braces for more discreet straightening

Less visible than traditional metal braces

Clear braces are either clear or tooth-coloured, making them virtually invisible.

The ceramic brackets are attached to teeth with a wire running through them, which can also be tooth-coloured, to help guide the teeth into correct alignment.

Types of clear braces, which are fixed, include treatments like Cfast and Six Month Smiles, which use tooth-coloured or clear brackets to make cosmetic changes to your teeth. Ceramic braces, in this case, are a little stronger because they are fixed in place with wires.

However, treatment is not always faster using ceramic braces, as the ceramic material is not as strong as metal. This results in slower treatment times, around 18-36 months.

The treatment time ultimately depends on the severity of your bite or crowding problem.

Clear braces cost (ceramic braces cost)

The cost of ceramic braces is from £1,645 for a single arch or £3,290 for dual arch treatment. Using 0% dental finance over 12 months, patients can split the cost of their treatment into manageable monthly payments as low as £137.08 per month (no additional cost of credit/APR). No deposit is required.

Guide to clear braces

Other types of clear braces that are removable

You might have been Googling clear braces and accidentally came across ceramic braces; if this is the case, and you’re interested in clear braces that use aligners instead, then explore our other orthodontic treatments, like Invisalign and Neyo Pro Align.

Metal braces vs white braces

Ceramic braces are a popular choice for adults aged 18 and over.

Clear ceramic braces work the same way as traditional metal braces – however, they’re more discreet because they feature ceramic tiles instead of metal brackets, which are white, so they blend in with your teeth better.

Patients generally also report better comfort wearing ceramic braces than metal ones. This is because the high-quality materials are not abrasive, so they won’t irritate lips or gums.

However, some patients opt only for metal braces instead of white braces because they’re more affordable.