That was a big decision for me about three weeks ago as well...
Because I already had a 100% metal smile for over four years I chose
ceramic on top and metal on bottom this time around... Both sets
have been equally comfortable as far as not putting "holes" in my
cheeks and lips like my last set constantly did. I'm glad I went
with the ceramic/metal combo, I think they look great and it's
definitely different, but I think the metal brackets are so small
now, a 100% metal mouth would have looked just as good. Good luck
to you!

--- In adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com, "sarahglowder"
<sarahglowder@y...> wrote:
> I've met with 3 different orthodontists and still don't understand
> all there is to know about the different brackets. The orthos I've
> consulted with seem to like putting ceramic on top and metal on
the
> bottom (because of deep overbite they don't want to put ceramic on
> bottom). Now my dentist tells me that she sees more problems with
> enamel with the ceramic than with the metal. But, I see a lot of
web
> sites by manufacturers that say their ceramics are easy to debond.
So
> should I look for an ortho based on the bracket system they use,
or
> just go with what whoever I select recommends? My dentist likes
all 3
> that I have been to see. I'm really concerned about comfort.