Lots of treatment options for adults are available today to help you get a healthy and beautiful smile. These days traditional braces are not the only option. Our team of orthodontists knows about all of the available treatment options on the market. Our dental clinic provides top quality services with certified and friendly staff.
What Are the Benefits of Getting Braces As an Adult?
Most adults lead busy lives, and some professionals have to make presentations and speeches often. When you get older, your jaw changes shape and your teeth could become crowded causing discomfort or pain when you swallow, bite or chew. If your teeth are overlapped, they can be hard to clean, which makes adults more likely to develop tooth decay.
Are there alternatives to traditional braces?
Traditional metal braces are often the go-to treatment, but there are other ways to straighten your teeth. Among the treatments are lingual braces, and clear aligners.
Lingual Braces serve the same purpose of traditional braces but are placed behind the teeth rather than in front. So, they offer a great cosmetic alternative for those who want their teeth straightened without the braces showing.
Clear Aligners are invisible, making them a pretty popular choice for adults. work the same way by using a gradual force to control tooth movement, but without metal wires or brackets. The aligners are made of a strong plastic material and are fabricated to fit each individual. While lingual and traditional braces offer a more permanent option, some people may prefer the removable while effective solution that comes with the clear aligners.
What about ceramic braces?
Some adults are able to use ceramic braces to move teeth successfully. The brackets are tooth-colored, so are less visible to others. Not all kinds of orthodontic problems can be corrected with ceramic braces. If they are of interest, consult with your orthodontist at Braces Hawaii and we will consider it as an option.
Which solution works fastest?
Some minor alignment correction can be done in about 6 months, while the results are impressive, six-month braces are not designed to fix major orthodontic issues.
At Tottori Orthodontics - Braces Hawaii we use a full range of orthodontic appliances to get you a great outcome in the shortest time while taking care of your health. Each patient is different and our skilled team will recommend the treatment option that best fit for you and your lifestyle while straightening your teeth.
Which treatment option is best?
The best treatment is the kind that match your very personal case. Any of the treatments that we offer are performed by a specialist at straightening teeth and jaw for patients of all ages. Check our page about Orthodontic options for children.
Orthodontists regularly use the wide variety of treatment options available, and can help you find the treatment option that will correct your individual orthodontic problem.
Are there Side Effects of Adult Braces?
There are some side effect to be aware of if you’re considering braces as an adult. Teeth and gum pain are common, especially when your mouth is getting used to the braces. Your orthodontist will explain these side effects to you in detail so you’ll know the risks, but the benefits usually outweigh the side effects.
Finding an efficient solution for you and your family to achieve great smiles is our primary goal. We also help you learn how maintain
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