A small study on 20 teens found that those who had ceramic braces had significantly less long-term plaque accumulation on their teeth and brackets than those with metal braces.

Ceramic braces realign, adjust, and straighten the teeth in the same way as traditional metal braces. However, ceramic braces have become a popular alternative due to being less noticeable.

Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces in terms of structure, but they’re less noticeable because they use clear or tooth-colored brackets rather than gray or metallic-colored components.