It’s never too late to have that beautiful smile you have always dreamed of. The common misconceptions with braces, they are for children only, or they look un-pleasant and will cause embarrassment. Speak to the ABC orthodontist to understand the various techniques available and how in certain circumstances the procedure could be as quick as 6 months.
The demand for adult orthodontics has increased dramatically over the past two decades. This is due to a number of factors:
- a greater awareness of the importance of an aesthetic smile
- an appreciation of how orthodontics can facilitate restorative dentistry
- the introduction of more aesthetically pleasing and socially acceptable appliances.
Even if you have had braces before, mild irregularities may have developed due to the lack of retainer wear. In this case, a short course of treatment can return them to perfect alignment again. Some patients will also wear braces on the advice of their dentist to preserve or improve their dental health, for example, to improve bite and function for access.
As long as your gums and teeth are healthy there are NO real age limits to orthodontic treatment.
Please see below a few examples of what we offer.
What are invisible braces?
Orthodontists have come up with a number of ways to make the wearing of braces more acceptable to those patients who don’t like to show off their appliances. ‘Invisible brace’ is a general term that applies to any orthodontic appliance that is less conspicuous than the traditional metal fixed braces. Many types of state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment incorporated in order to make braces they use more invisible.
Lingual braces and braces on the inside of the teeth
These are made of metal, but they are bonded to the surface of the teeth facing the inside of the mouth, so they are concealed and almost invisible to the observer. They are suitable only in specific orthodontic cases.
Lingual braces will affect the tongue and initially will have some impact on the patient’s speech and eating. The amount will vary with each patient’s dental arch and tongue position. Lingual appliances are more expensive than conventional braces, because they are specifically custom-made to each patient’s teeth, require special instruments, and special orthodontist and staff training. We are happy to discuss the suitability of this appliance for your specific needs.
Removable braces
Many forms of traditional removable appliances can be designed so that very few components are visible when viewed from the front. Fixed Braces with Metal Brackets Metal brackets on fixed braces (such as the Damon Q system) these days are quite small, covering a small area of each tooth, making them less conspicuous. You will still need a consultation with your orthodontist to determine what kind of brace therapy will be most favourable to your specific clinical situation. Contact us for an appointment to discuss your options.
Ask our Orthodontist for further information or even better arrange a consultation to talk about what will work best for you.
