Metal braces price

There are generally two types of metal braces you can get in Malaysia – the economical (traditional) type and the Damon type. The traditional version is cheaper with a price range of RM4,000 to RM8,000 while the Damon braces cost from RM5,000 to RM9,000 from your dentist. Damon braces have smaller footprints on your teeth hence looks better when you smile while the economical metal braces can be seen more obviously. Both are to be worn from three to five years.

Ceramic braces price

Ceramic braces are actually similar to metal braces, but instead of using metal brackets (the squarish metal piece that stays in front of each tooth), you use clear or tooth-colored brackets. Heck, you can even choose other funky colors if you want – pink, purple or green! The wires can be clear too.

The obvious reason to choose ceramic braces than metal is for its low-profile looks that are less noticeable on your teeth. Pricewise, they cost from RM8,000 to RM10,000 and they are required to be on your teeth for 3 to 5 years also, like the metal ones.

Invisible braces price

The latest trend in braces fashion is the invisible braces or technically known as clear aligners. Some people call it transparent braces. As all their names imply, this type of braces is almost invisible to the naked eyes which makes you look a lot better than having metal or ceramic pieces placed vividly on your teeth. However, as you might already know, beauty does come with a price. The price range for transparent braces in Malaysia typically starts from RM12,000 and all the way to RM29,000. This is based on the market rate for the most popular invisible braces brand in Malaysia called Invisalign.

However, dental consumers now have more affordable choices for these clear aligners. Whitesmile Clear is an alternative brand to Invisalign and their price ranges from RM6,000 for teeth that are less severe (less bad looking teeth) while severe cases can reach up to RM15,000. That’s like half the price compared to Invisalign in the minimum to maximum range.

Despite the higher cost, clear braces usually need a shorter time to straighten your teeth, typically one to two years and you will endure less pain during treatment. Also, Whitesmile Clear claims that you only need to visit your dentist once every two months instead of once per month for ceramic or metal options.

Choose the ones you can afford

Whichever type of braces that you plan to wear, do select the ones that you could afford and the ones you’d feel most comfortable with. If you’re very self-conscious about your looks, you might want want to invest more in your smile. Anyhow, smile and the world will still smile with you regardless of what type of braces you wear.

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Whitesmile Clear reportedly claimed that it’s been business as usual after the MCO (Movement Control Order) from March to May 2020. The number of customers has not dropped and most are still preferring the more modern transparent braces instead of the old-fashioned metal or Damon type alternatives despite their lower costs.

This endearing trend does indicate that Malaysians understand and appreciate the benefits of transparent braces mainly for these compelling reasons below.

It’s becoming more affordable

The price gap between clear aligners and metal or ceramic braces is closing fast. The difference can be as low as 20% more between ceramic and invisible braces. Since the majority of people only wear braces once in their lifetime, it is a sound long-term investment to opt for a better quality aligner with lesser pain during treatment.

Whitesmile Clear clear braces treatment offers an almost painless experience with the cost-effectiveness in mind. They are sincerely passionate about making everyone smile thus their aim is to reduce the cost barrier among their patients.

It’s not visible to most people

Compared to the obvious-looking metal braces, clear aligners could be hardly seen when worn on your teeth. It’s even less apparent than ceramic ones. Most Malaysians who wore transparent braces feel most people can’t notice their braces during the usual face to face conversation.

Humans typically look at someone’s eyes when they are conversing and having clear braces does not distract them to look at your teeth instead. We also tend to label strangers not by name but based on their unique or awkward appearances or demeanor. If you’re feeling very self-conscious about wearing metal or ceramic braces, transparent ones are your best choice.

It’s in fashion

Ironically, wearing braces can be a fashion statement for some. You might have seen people accessorizing their metal braces with different colors like green or purple. Having seen that, you may soon be seeing more Malaysians unveiling their trendy transparent braces when they smile. As our society is becoming more high-tech, clear braces are fitting medical gadgets for this unrelenting trend towards modernizing our looks including our teeth.

It’s removable

Here’s the best-kept secret about clear braces. Many Malaysians were not aware that they could remove their invisible braces whenever they want, unlike all other types. But why do you want to do that? Well, there are times when you should not wear your braces such as eating your favorite foods like popcorn, candy, chewing gum, or even corn chips and pretzels. Or even when taking your professional family or personal photos where you are required to extend a little smile. You might be graduating soon and you may not want to showcase your braces to the world. Remember, it’s a lot of photoshopping work to erase metal braces from your teeth and the outcome may not be natural. Thus, clear braces give you the option to remove them when the moment demands it.

It’s care-free

Most people, especially the female gender, who wore metal or ceramic braces complained about being constantly paranoid that there’s something stuck in their braces or they will easily stain them. With transparent braces, you can relax. You’re actually are not supposed to wear your clear braces when you eat, so can forget about food sticking in between them. And you will be given a set of these clear aligners which you should change after some frequent uses. Hence, this takes care of the staining issue.

Takeaways

Do remember that braces treatment is a one-off investment that will last you a lifetime. It’s always worth it despite how much it costs, especially for those with severe-looking teeth. We, humans, are genetically wired to recognize people from their facial outlook. If you want to be remembered for the right reasons, having braces is a smart choice. But this time, let it be an invisible one.

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