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Ceramic Braces On Obolon
What it is
Ceramic braces are a brace system made of tooth-coloured brackets with a thin metal archwire running through them. The ceramic almost blends with the enamel, so at conversation distance these braces are far less noticeable than metal ones, while they straighten teeth just as reliably.
At VILIDA in Obolon, Kyiv, ceramic braces are fitted by an orthodontist after diagnostics in the clinic. They are most often chosen by adults and teenagers who do not want braces to catch the eye at work, at school or in photos. You can compare all types of braces and their prices on the Braces page.
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from 22 500 UAH
ceramic brace system per jaw
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Tooth-coloured
the brackets almost blend with the enamel
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4–6 weeks
between check-ups and elastic changes
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Ceph and CT
X-rays for the treatment plan — in the clinic
How much ceramic braces cost
The price list shows a system for one jaw: if both the upper and lower teeth are straightened, you need two systems. The cost of a course also includes check-ups with activation, removing the brackets at the end and a retainer tray that holds the result.
Ceramic braces treatment prices
The doctor confirms the final cost after the examination.
Prices for the first consultation and comprehensive diagnostics are in the orthodontics price list. How long treatment takes, and with it the number of check-ups, becomes clear after the X-rays.
Ceramic or metal braces: which to choose
| Criterion | Ceramic | Metal | Sapphire |
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| Brackets | Tooth-coloured ceramic | Medical-grade steel | Clear synthetic sapphire |
| On the teeth | Barely visible | Noticeable | Barely visible, the enamel shows through |
| Bracket strength | More brittle, may chip from a knock | The strongest | Strong, but may chip from a knock |
| Elastics | Clear or light, stain from coffee and tea | Grey or coloured | Clear, stain from coffee and tea |
| Price per jaw | from 22 500 UAH | from 14 500 UAH | in the orthodontics price list |
Ceramic braces come in two kinds: ligature braces, where elastics hold the archwire in the brackets, as in the table, and self-ligating ones, where a clip does the job instead. Aesthetic self-ligating braces with tooth-coloured brackets cost from 35 000 UAH per jaw. Which suits your case best, the orthodontist decides after diagnostics.
Who ceramic braces suit
Suitable if
- You want braces that are hardly noticeable and a smile that looks natural
- Your enamel is darker or yellowish — ceramic brackets are matched to its shade
- Your bite problem is one that braces correct — ceramic suits most of them
Another system, or treatment first, if
- You often bite hard things or play contact sports — ceramic can chip, metal braces are stronger
- You drink coffee or tea every day and do not want the elastics to darken — self-ligating braces have none
- Teeth have decay or the gums bleed — they are treated and professionally cleaned before the brackets go on
Pros and cons of ceramic braces
Pros
- Barely visible when you smile
- The ceramic itself does not stain or dull
- Smooth brackets that are easy to get used to
- Suitable for most bite problems
Cons
- More expensive than metal braces
- More brittle: a bracket may chip from a knock or hard food
- Light elastics stain, so they are changed at every check-up
- The brackets are slightly larger than metal ones
What not to eat with ceramic braces and how to care for them
The restrictions are the same as with any braces, plus attention to foods that stain the elastics:
- hard foods — nuts, rusks, ice, fruit stones: a bracket may chip;
- sticky and chewy foods — toffee, chewing gum, caramel;
- coffee, tea, red wine, beetroot and curry — especially in the first days after the elastics are changed, when they are at their lightest;
- brush after every meal with an orthodontic toothbrush, clean between the brackets with an interdental brush and have professional hygiene every few months.
How ceramic braces are fitted
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Diagnostics
The orthodontist examines your bite, takes a cephalometric X-ray and a CT scan and draws up a treatment plan.
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Preparation
Decay and gum inflammation are treated and the teeth are professionally cleaned so the brackets hold on clean enamel.
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Bonding the brackets
The ceramic brackets are bonded to each tooth, the archwire is placed and fixed with clear elastics.
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Check-ups
The orthodontist monitors how the teeth move, changes the elastics and, when needed, the archwire.
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Removing the braces
The brackets are carefully removed, the enamel is polished, and the result is held with a retainer tray or a fixed retainer.
Braces treatment result: before and after
Who fits ceramic braces
Questions and answers
How much do ceramic braces cost?
For one jaw a ceramic system costs from 22 500 UAH, and two jaws need two systems. Check-ups with activation, bracket removal and retention are paid separately — see the table at the top of the page.
Which is better: ceramic or metal braces?
Both straighten teeth equally well. Ceramic braces are chosen when it matters that they are less visible, metal ones when strength and price come first.
What are the downsides of ceramic braces?
They cost more and are more brittle than metal braces, and the light elastics stain from coffee and tea. So with ceramic braces you need to be especially careful with hard food and staining drinks.
What can’t I eat with ceramic braces?
Nuts, rusks, ice, toffee and chewing gum, because a bracket may chip. Coffee, tea and red wine are best kept to a minimum so the elastics do not darken.
Do ceramic braces stain?
The ceramic brackets themselves do not. The light elastics that hold the archwire can darken, but they are replaced at every check-up.
How long do you wear ceramic braces?
The bracket material does not change the timeline: ceramic braces are worn as long as metal ones — from a few months to two years, depending on complexity. The orthodontist sets out the exact timeline in your treatment plan.
At what age can you get ceramic braces?
As soon as the permanent teeth have come through, which is around 11–12, and there is no upper age limit. Because they are so discreet, ceramic braces are especially popular with adults and older teenagers.
Are there ceramic self-ligating braces?
Yes. An aesthetic self-ligating system with tooth-coloured brackets costs from 35 000 UAH per jaw: a clip holds the archwire, so there are no elastics to darken.
Orthodontist consultation
The orthodontist will check your bite, help you choose between ceramic, metal and other braces and set out a treatment plan. X-rays are taken in the clinic in Obolon.
from 22 500 UAHCeramic braces, 1 jaw
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