Clear Braces
Clear braces use clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets connected by a wire. The brackets blend with your teeth for a less noticeable look, while staying attached throughout treatment. You get fixed braces without removable trays to manage.
At Peterson Family Orthodontics, Dr. Scott Peterson plans and monitors your care at our San Tan Valley office. Start with a free consultation to find out whether ceramic braces suit your teeth and bite.
Are Clear Braces Right for You?
Ceramic braces may suit adults and older teens who prefer fixed treatment but want less visible brackets. They can also be worth considering if keeping up with removable trays would be difficult.
Crowding & gaps
Braces can address crowding and gaps between teeth.
A plan for your bite
Suitability depends on the movements needed and how your teeth meet.
Care that fits your routine
Healthy teeth and gums matter, along with daily care around brackets.
Fixed braces still need daily attention. You will clean around the brackets and avoid foods that could damage them. If you are choosing treatment for a teen, we can walk through that routine together.
Why Choose Peterson Family Orthodontics?
Your care starts with a close look at your whole smile. Dr. Peterson considers how your teeth meet, not just how straight the front teeth look.
After dental school, Dr. Peterson completed specialty training to become an orthodontist. He evaluates your smile before recommending an appliance and checks how your teeth respond as treatment progresses.
Bring your questions about appearance or daily care. You will hear why we recommend a treatment, what its tradeoffs are and whether another option may suit you better.
Compare Ceramic Braces With Your Other Options
Clear Braces vs. Metal Braces
Both use brackets and wires to move teeth. The main tradeoff is appearance versus durability: ceramic brackets blend with tooth color, while metal brackets are more visible and generally more durable. Neither option is invisible.
Our practice also offers Pitts21 metal self-ligating braces. Dr. Peterson can explain which option supports the tooth movements your case needs.
Explore Pitts21 BracesClear Braces vs. Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are removable trays. You take them out for meals and cleaning, then put them back in and follow your prescribed wear schedule.
With ceramic braces, there is no tray wear schedule, but brushing and flossing take more work. Consider which responsibility fits your routine: managing trays or cleaning around fixed brackets.
Explore Clear AlignersWhat Happens During Clear Braces Treatment?
Plan Your Treatment
Your first step is an exam of your teeth and bite. We discuss suitable options and your estimated timeline so you know what treatment would involve.
Place and Adjust Your Braces
If ceramic braces are suitable, we attach brackets and connect them with a wire. Follow-up visits let us check tooth movement and make adjustments.
Protect Your New Smile
After braces come off, a retainer helps hold your teeth in their new positions. We will explain when to wear it and how to care for it.
How Much Do Clear Braces Cost?
The cost of ceramic braces depends on the correction needed and how long treatment is expected to take. Bracket materials also affect pricing, so ceramic braces may cost more than metal braces. You will receive a personalized estimate after your evaluation.
Our team offers flexible payment plans and can check your insurance for orthodontic benefits. Before you decide, ask what your quote includes, whether retainers are included and how much you would pay after insurance.
Clear Braces for San Tan Valley and Nearby Communities
40615 N. Gantzel Rd., Ste. 107, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Our office is in San Tan Valley, and we welcome patients from Queen Creek, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Florence, as well as other nearby East Valley communities.
Your visits take place at our San Tan Valley office, where our team follows your care from your first consultation through braces adjustments and retention.
Clear Braces FAQs
Do Ceramic Braces Stain?
Ceramic brackets resist stains, but parts of your braces can still discolor. Clear elastic ties, when used, can pick up color from foods and drinks. The bonding material around a bracket may change color, too. Let us check a spot that concerns you rather than trying whitening products on your own.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
Treatment time depends on the tooth movements and bite correction needed. Ceramic brackets do not automatically mean a longer or shorter treatment. Your exam helps us estimate the timeline; keeping appointments and following care instructions help treatment stay on track.
Can You Eat Normally With Clear Braces?
Many foods can stay on the menu with small changes. Cutting an apple into bite-size pieces, for example, is easier on brackets than biting into it whole. Avoid hard or sticky foods as directed, and keep brushing and flossing around your braces.
Find Out if Clear Braces Fit Your Smile
Still weighing your options? Bring your questions about clear braces to Dr. Peterson. Your free consultation is a chance to understand the care you need and what it would mean for your day-to-day life.
Visit Peterson Family Orthodontics in San Tan Valley, serving Queen Creek, Florence and nearby communities. Take the next step with a team that will help you make an informed choice.