Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.
Dental braces were designed for children and teenagers, they are very popular among adults, too. They are dental orthodontic appliances used to straighten teeth and align your bite.
The main goal of having braces is to correct the teeth and bite position. While braces ensure straighter teeth and enhanced appearance, they come with a host of surprising medical benefits, too! From prevention of tooth decay, gum disease, and cavity to improvement in oral health and better digestion. Early adolescence, or between the ages of 10 and 14, is widely considered the ideal time to get braces. Braces have a positive impact on your adult teeth.
Types to Braces
Traditional
Ceramic
Invisible
Alternative to Braces
Do you want a straighter, more confident smile but don’t want the trouble of traditional braces?
Clear aligners are a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. Clear aligners offer an innovative orthodontic treatment system that uses a series of virtually invisible, custom-made aligners to gradually shift your teeth into their desired positions, are discreet and removable. In general, clear aligners also take less time overall to complete treatment.
Clear aligners treatment is carefully planned using advanced computer software. This allows both you and your orthodontist to see the expected outcome before you even begin treatment, providing peace of mind and a clear path to your desired smile.
Clear aligners are a great option for physically active teens. Sports that require mouthguards like football can often damage metal braces and cause injury to the mouth’s soft tissues. Clear aligners fit tightly to the teeth, the chances that the clear aligner will get damaged is much less than metal braces.
Benefits of Clear Aligners
The benefits of clear aligners is its unobtrusive appearance. The practically undetectable clear aligners allow you to correct your teeth without drawing unwanted attention to your orthodontic treatment. Each patient’s clear aligners are custom-made to ensure a comfortable fit. Clear aligners can be removed when needed so you can maintain your regular oral hygiene routine.
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