The more overbite you have the greater the risk.
Ceramic braces top and bottom.
The original ceramic braces did.
As the teeth are realigned on the bottom this can cause the jawbone to shift and correct the overbite.
If your top teeth bite into clear braces on your bottom teeth your top teeth can chip and wear down over time.
They only pay for more expensive ceramic brackets on the top jaw which is the most visible.
Ceramic braces are recommended if all of your adult teeth have come in and you ve mostly stopped growing.
Your orthodontist will be able to determine what is appropriate for your case.
A note on staining.
That said both types of braces work on the same principles and are equally as effective for most cases.
Many articles on the internet mention staining as an issue with ceramic braces.
For example if you have an overbite with crooked bottom teeth while the top teeth are mostly straight then braces just on the bottom teeth might be all that is needed.
The ceramic material used to make clear braces is very abrasive and rough.
Patients may get this combination of braces for financial reasons.
Ceramic braces can also take more time to align your teeth since adjustments have to be slightly smaller.
Equally dentists might choose not to fit a ceramic appliance on the bottom jaw for practical reasons if you have a deep bite.
Ceramic braces are a little more expensive than metal braces but they are still a cost effective method of fixing crooked teeth when compared to alternatives like clear aligners which cost more and take longer to achieve the desired effect.