Clear Braces

Giving You a Clear Alternative to Metal

Dr. Sarah uses clear braces in the same way as traditional braces, but the brackets on the front side of the teeth come in see-through ceramic material instead of metal.

Clear ceramic braces will blend in with your natural smile and give you confidence throughout your treatment process at Dr. Sarah Orthodontics & Aesthetics. They’re more prone to chip, so Dr. Sarah typically recommends clear braces for older teen and adult patients.



Virginia Beach patients love how clear braces appear less obvious on their teeth than metal braces. Many older teenagers and adult patients at Dr. Sarah Orthodontics and Aesthetics prefer this subtler alternative because you can achieve a superb smile without the hassle of metal braces.

Ceramic braces (also referred to as clear braces, tooth-colored braces, or aesthetic braces) correct your bite and align your smile the same way as metal braces. At Dr. Sarah Orthodontics & Aesthetics, they're smaller than ever and made of nearly invisible tooth-colored polycrystalline ceramic material.



These ceramic options blend in well with your unique smile. Though they're not completely invisible, and the brackets are about the same size and shape as metal braces, they’re much less apparent for patients around Virginia Beach.

Differences Between Ceramic & Metal Braces

When it comes to orthodontic treatment in Virginia Beach, traditional metal braces have been the go-to option for many years. They consist of metal brackets that are glued to your teeth and connected by wires and rubber bands. While metal braces are effective, they're also very visible, which can be a concern for many people.



Clear braces at Dr. Sarah Orthodontics and Aesthetics are made from clear or tooth-colored materials, making them much less noticeable than metal braces. They work in the same way as metal braces, using brackets and wires to apply gentle pressure to your teeth to move them into the desired position.

However, the brackets and wires are much less noticeable, which makes clear braces a popular option for people who want to straighten their teeth without drawing too much attention to their orthodontic treatment.

Nevertheless, Dr. Sarah uses both types of braces. They work on the same principles and tend to be equally as effective in most cases.

Cost of Ceramic Braces

One of the most common concerns that people at Dr. Sarah Orthodontics & Aesthetics have about clear braces is the cost. It's true that clear braces can be more expensive than metal braces, but the difference in cost isn't always as significant as you might think.



The cost of clear braces can vary depending on the complexity of your orthodontic case and the length of your treatment.

Dr. Sarah believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality orthodontic care, regardless of their budget. That's why we offer a range of flexible payment options, including payment plans and financing, to help make clear braces more affordable for our patients.

Gratefully, Dr. Sarah offers you flexible payment plans and automatic bank drafts, and we will also check with your dental insurance company for orthodontic benefits. Our goal is to provide outstanding value to Virginia Beach and beyond for a reasonable fee.

At our office in Virginia Beach, ceramic brackets cost a little more than metal brackets. One of the most significant factors impacting your total treatment cost at Dr. Sarah Orthodontics & Aesthetics will be the materials we use for your braces.

Our treatment coordinators will be happy to go over the cost with you at your first free consultation at our office in Virginia Beach.