Ceramic braces, also known as clear braces, are orthodontic tools used to straighten teeth and fix bite problems. They consist of clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets attached to the surface of your teeth with similarly colored wires and rubber bands, which provide more discretion. Do ceramic braces take longer? Ceramic braces can be a great choice if you want to keep your braces low-key. But they're a little less durable and may take much longer to correct your bite. They can also be more expensive and stain more easily.