Orthodontic Services
Clear and Ceramic Braces in Queens, NY
Ceramic braces use tooth-colored brackets that blend into your teeth, so they show far less than metal while moving teeth the same way. Dr. Boris Pinhasov plans them at BP Smiles Orthodontics on Union Turnpike for teens and adults across Queens, with a free consultation that ends with your quote in writing.
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Ceramic braces in Queens: look, visits and cost
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Are Clear Ceramic Braces Right for You?
Match your situation to the right next step.
Do you want braces that do not stand out at work or in photos?
Ceramic brackets are the usual answer. They blend with the tooth, a coated wire can blend as well, and from a normal speaking distance most people will not notice them. If you want braces that cannot be seen at all, look at Brava by BRIUS, which sits behind the teeth.
Were you told your case is too complex for clear aligners?
Fixed braces give the orthodontist more control over rotations, bite correction and vertical movement than removable aligners. Ceramic braces keep that control while looking lighter than metal.
Are you choosing for a teenager who wants the look of clear braces?
Ceramic braces are common for teens who want a lighter look. They need the same care as metal braces: brushing around the brackets and avoiding the foods that break them. Dr. Pinhasov goes over the routine at the bonding visit.
My bite is heavy on my lower teeth. Can I still get ceramic braces?
Often, yes. Ceramic brackets usually go on the upper teeth, where they show most, with metal brackets on the lower teeth, where the bite would stress ceramic.
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Clear Braces Orthodontist in Queens, NY
BP Smiles Orthodontics offers metal braces, clear and ceramic braces, Invisalign and Brava by BRIUS from one office at 208-09 Union Turnpike. Dr. Boris Pinhasov, a board-certified orthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, plans every ceramic braces case and follows it through to the retainer. Consultations are in English, Russian or Spanish.
What are ceramic braces and how do they work?
Ceramic braces are the same treatment as metal braces with a different bracket material. Each bracket is made of a tooth-colored or translucent ceramic and bonded to the front of the tooth. An archwire runs through the brackets, and small elastic ties or a clip hold the wire in place. The wire and the brackets apply steady, light pressure, and the teeth move in the direction the orthodontist planned.
Because the mechanics are identical, ceramic braces can treat the same range of problems as metal braces: crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite. The visible difference is the bracket. The functional difference is small, which is why they suit patients who want fixed braces without the metal look.
Ceramic vs metal braces: look, size, staining and time
Appearance. Ceramic brackets blend with the tooth. Metal brackets are visible at any distance. A tooth-colored coated wire is sometimes used with ceramic brackets to reduce the look further.
Size. Ceramic brackets are slightly larger than modern metal brackets, so the first week of lip adjustment can feel a little different.
Durability. Ceramic is strong under normal use but more brittle than metal under a hard bite or a knock. The food rules matter a bit more: no ice, hard candy, whole apples or sticky caramels.
Staining. The ceramic itself does not stain. The clear elastic ties around it can pick up color from coffee, tea, curry or red wine between visits. Ties are replaced at each adjustment, so the color never stays.
Treatment time. Comparable to metal braces for most cases. The plan and the patient's cooperation decide the timeline more than the bracket material does.
Ceramic braces vs Invisalign and Brava
Three discreet options are available at BP Smiles, and they fit different people. Invisalign uses removable clear aligners that you wear about 22 hours a day and change on a schedule, which works well for adults and teens who will keep up with the wear time. Brava by BRIUS is a fixed system bonded behind the teeth, so nothing shows at all. Ceramic braces sit between the two: fixed, so nothing depends on remembering to wear them, and lighter in appearance than metal.
Dr. Pinhasov walks through all three at the consultation and tells you plainly which one fits your bite, your habits and your budget. Some bites need the control of fixed braces, and in those cases ceramic braces are the discreet choice.
Who is a good candidate for ceramic braces?
Teens and adults who want fixed braces with a lighter look. Patients whose case needs the precision of brackets and wires. Anyone who has tried aligners and found the wear schedule hard to keep. Ceramic brackets are most often placed on the upper teeth, where they show most, with metal brackets on the lower teeth where the bite would stress ceramic; Dr. Pinhasov decides the combination for your mouth.
How to care for ceramic braces day to day
Brush after meals and floss daily, paying attention to the gumline around each bracket. The BP Smiles team shows you the routine at the bonding visit.
Skip hard, sticky and chewy foods that can break a bracket or bend a wire. Cut apples and carrots into pieces instead of biting into them.
Rinse after coffee, tea or anything deeply colored to keep the elastic ties clear until the next adjustment.
Keep adjustment visits, usually every 6 to 8 weeks, so each stage of the plan starts on time. Evening and Sunday appointments are available.
How much do ceramic braces cost in Queens?
Ceramic braces usually cost more than metal braces because the brackets cost more to make and take more care to place. Beyond the bracket type, the price of any orthodontic case depends on how complex the bite is, how long treatment runs, and whether both arches are treated. BP Smiles accepts most major insurance plans, offers interest-free in-house financing, and takes HSA and FSA payments. At the free consultation you receive a complete treatment plan with the price for your case, before anything starts.
Your Free Clear Braces Consultation in Queens
The first visit is free. Dr. Pinhasov examines your teeth and bite, takes a digital iTero scan instead of putty impressions, photographs your smile, and shows you what he sees on the screen. You leave knowing the recommended treatment, the timeline and your quote in writing. Evening and Sunday hours fit around work and school, and there is free street parking on Union Turnpike.
Why BP Smiles
Clear braces at BP Smiles in Queens: one orthodontist, three options
One orthodontist from the first scan to the retainer
Dr. Pinhasov plans your ceramic braces and checks the progress at every adjustment visit. The same orthodontist who designed the plan follows it through, which keeps the timeline realistic.
“When we met Dr. Pinhasov, he showed us a 3D scan right on the screen and explained exactly how her teeth would move. He even created a digital calendar so she could track her own progress, which kept her excited”
Steven M. Beasley
Clear braces, Invisalign and Brava under one roof
Because all three discreet options are offered here, the recommendation follows your bite and your habits. If aligners would serve you better, you hear it at the consultation.
“I got my braces there, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their prices are very reasonable, especially for the excellent quality of care they provide.”
Ely Obando
Ceramic braces planned by a board-certified orthodontist in Queens.
BP Smiles Orthodontics, your orthodontist in Queens, NY.
FAQ
Clear and Ceramic Braces in Queens: common questions
Yes for the large majority of cases. The brackets and wires move teeth the same way. For a few bites that put heavy force on the lower brackets, Dr. Pinhasov may recommend metal on the lower teeth and ceramic on the upper.
The ceramic bracket does not stain. The small elastic ties around it can discolor from coffee, tea or curry, and they are replaced at every adjustment visit, so any color is temporary.
Usually no. Treatment time depends on the case, the plan and how well the food and hygiene rules are followed. The bracket material makes little difference.
They generally cost more than metal braces because the brackets cost more and take more care to place. The exact price depends on your case and is given at the free consultation, with insurance and payment plan options.
Invisalign is removable and nearly invisible but depends on wearing the aligners about 22 hours a day. Ceramic braces are fixed, so results do not depend on wear time, and they give the orthodontist more control over complex movements. Dr. Pinhasov recommends one or the other based on your bite and your habits.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional dental or medical advice. Please schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your individual needs.