ProviderEmbracing Braces for Adults at Douglas Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment with braces can be an ideal way to resolve misalignment and bite issues that many adults have been dealing with since childhood.
If you've been considering orthodontic treatment as an adult, but have been hesitating because you're concerned about how braces look, we'd like to encourage you to reconsider your perspective.
These days, more subtle options such as self-ligating braces and translucent (ceramic) braces mean you can get the orthodontic treatment you need with a more discreet look.
At Douglas Orthodontics, we really do love how all styles of braces look. If you embrace them, braces can be a unique and striking element of your personal style during orthodontic treatment. But of course there are other benefits of braces for adults as well.
Orthodontic Care is for Everyone
There is no age limit for creating a straighter, healthier, more beautiful smile. If you've been dealing with misalignments and bite problems since childhood, sleep apnea, or problematic airway issues, orthodontic treatment could be life-changing!
More About Orthodontics for AdultsThe Benefits of Braces for Adults
Why do orthodontists often recommend braces for adult patients even though clear aligners might seem like a better option? There are several reasons.
Versatility
Clear aligners can be great for mild or moderate misalignments, but they can be impractical for more complex cases. Braces can be used to resolve pretty much any misalignment we're presented with, no matter how complicated it is.
Efficiency
Braces are able to apply greater force more quickly than clear aligners, meaning treatment with braces may be more efficient in some cases. This makes it an appealing option for adults who just want to get their treatment over with.
Ease of Compliance
There are lots of lifestyle benefits to removable aligners, but if you're not sure you can trust yourself to always remember to put them back in, then fixed dental braces may be a better option for you.
Braces at Douglas Orthodontics
Traditional orthodontic braces use brackets and wires to gently shift and straighten teeth over time. But the braces of today aren't the clunky, uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be picturing from decades ago.
Today's braces are more streamlined, more comfortable, and (dare we say?) cooler than ever before. They might even make you look younger.