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Date: April 14, 2015
Ceramic brackets are made of composite materials. They are very strong and generally do not stain. People like to choose ceramic brackets because they “blend in” with the teeth and are less noticeable than metal. These are the type of braces actor Tom Cruise had. The ligatures (tiny rubber bands) that hold the archwire onto the ceramic brackets are often white or clear.

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