• More discreet appearance than metal braces
• Effective for mild, moderate, and many complex alignment issues
• Can correct crowding, gaps, overbite, underbite, and crooked teeth
• Often more comfortable against cheeks and gums than metal brackets 

• Usually more expensive than metal braces
• Ceramic brackets are more fragile and may chip or break
• Clear elastic bands can stain from coffee, tea, curry, smoking, etc.
• Treatment may sometimes take slightly longer than metal braces
• Require careful cleaning and maintenance 

Approximate costs vary by country and clinic, but commonly: