Clear braces are much less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, clear braces are used primarily on older teenagers and adult patients who have concerns about the way the braces look. We have carefully evaluated every type of clear braces available on the market and have chosen the most esthetic for our Goodyear, Arizona office. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene. Clear braces are also slightly larger and more brittle than their metal counterparts, and tend to be used more on upper teeth than on lower teeth.