People of any age can benefit from orthodontic treatment. Teeth that are crooked, crowded, or that stick out affect the way your teeth look and work.
Orthodontic treatment not only improves the look of your smile but your health as well. Straight teeth are easier to clean and less likely to get tooth decay or injuries. If you are not happy with the way your teeth look or work, orthodontic treatment may help.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a modern treatment in orthodontics that uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners to gradually move your teeth into their desired positions. Unlike traditional metal braces, which use brackets and wires, Invisalign aligners are made of smooth, virtually invisible plastic material. This means you can straighten your teeth without drawing unwanted attention to your smile.
There are many benefits of Invisalign.
One of the key advantages of Invisalign is its removability. You can easily remove your aligners when you need to eat, drink, brush, or floss. This makes maintaining good oral hygiene during treatment much easier than traditional braces and greatly reduces or eliminates the risk of getting cavities during orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic treatment straightens your teeth so they look and work better.
Braces or other appliances are used to put gentle pressure on your teeth. Over a number of months or years, this pressure can move your teeth into the right position.
Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for teens, as teeth can be moved at any age. Infact, more and more adults are having orthodontic treatment to improve the look and health of their smile. Your dentist or orthodontist can evaluate if orthodontic treatment is right for you.
In some cases, it is helpful to start orthodontic treatment before all the permanent (adult) teeth come in. This is called interceptive orthodontics. Your dentist or orthodontist can do an orthodontic screening to find out if your child will need orthodontic treatment to correct a bad bite. Interceptive orthodontics allows your dentist or orthodontist to treat or stop a problem as it is developing.
Orthodontic treatment takes time. The amount of time depends on your age, the seriousness of your problem, and the treatment technique used. Treatment generally involves a visit to your dentist or orthodontist on a regular basis over a period of months to years. In general, it takes longer to treat adults than children or teenagers. Most people wear braces for about 2 years.