Re: Silly Q: why can't wire for braces ALSO be ceramic?

[Guest guest]

Hehe, I've thought the same thing. I mean, they make clear fishing

wire, and it comes in different strengths and thicknesses, so why

can't they do they same for our braces? Seems like some kind of

acrylic wire or something non-breakable could do. Maybe there's more

of a chance of it slipping loose or getting broken though, I don't

know. Good question, though.

~

[Guest guest]

I have heard of people having invisible wires. Generally coated with

the same white teflon that is used on wire ties, I think. But I dunno

about things like coil springs and surgical hooks.

Cammie

> I was thinking the other day: I like my ceramic braces on the top,

and

> they're not too noticeable, except for the metal wire that runs

> through them.

>

> I'm just curious, perhaps no one here knows though...if they can make

> the brackets ceramic (and thus camouflaged), why can't they do the

> same with the wire?? If that were possible, I would think my braces

> would be just about as invisible as possible.