Sapphire Braces – Ortho by Elizondo

Saphire Brackets

The Sapphire Braces treatment is a procedure that offers people to correct problems with the alignment of their teeth. Unlike traditional braces, sapphire braces are characterized by the fact that they are not as visible as traditional braces because the sapphire material allows transparency. So it will enable the bracket to be concealed with the help of the tooth enamel. The choice of sapphire braces will depend entirely on the person, mainly if the patient does not want the treatment to be so noticeable. That is why at Ortho by Elizondo, we offer the sapphire braces service so that the person can be sure that the hands of our expert orthodontist will perform the procedure.

Who Are The People Who Can Be Treated With Sapphire Braces?

The sapphire braces are indicated for those people who have white teeth, that is, who do not have stains on their teeth. In this way, the sapphire braces can retain their transparency and camouflage themselves with the white color of the teeth. On the other hand, one of the requirements that the candidate for this procedure must meet is that he or she must be in good periodontal health, where the gums and bone are in optimal condition.

If the patient presents periodontal diseases, it will be necessary to treat these problems first. Otherwise, the desired results will not be obtained, and the health of the oral area may worsen.

At Ortho by Elizondo, we perform this sapphire braces procedure on people who are in their teens and older. This is because it is necessary to wait until all the teeth have come out and then start with the correct rearrangement of the teeth.

How Long Should You Take The Sapphire Braces Treatment?

Although the length of treatment will depend much on the condition of the teeth, usually, sapphire braces can stay on the teeth for at least a year. The deadline will be extended if the person requires a more drastic alignment. Of course, our specialist will indicate to the patient the approximate time in which he will remain with the sapphire braces.

What Are The Benefits Of Sapphire Braces?

Since the material is made of sapphire, it does not allow the surrounding area to be stained, as can happen with other types of braces.
The material of the sapphire braces is very resistant, so it can hardly be broken.
It is one of the most aesthetic braces treatments since they are not as visible as traditional ones.
It allows for proper dental alignment.

What Are The Disadvantages Of Sapphire Braces?

One of the main disadvantages is that this type of treatment tends to take longer than the traditional one.
They are not recommended for people who play sports.
Although they are much less visible, the size of the braces is more extensive than traditional ones.
Sometimes, it will be necessary to use a metal arch, so it will no longer be an invisible treatment.

Care for Sapphire Braces

As in any other type of braces, it is essential to take special care, mainly because when cleaning the teeth, it can be a little more complicated due to the pieces. This is why special tools must be used to improve the hygiene of the area and thus avoid the accumulation of bacterial plaque. Dental cleaning must be constant, and our patients mustn’t forget to use rinse and floss.

On the other hand, we also recommend our patients to avoid eating foods that require a lot of effort when biting, mainly because this is one of the main reasons why sapphire braces fall. Finally, the person must go to all the scheduled appointments since these visits will allow our specialist to evaluate the progress of the sapphire braces treatment.