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You are never too old for orthodontic treatment! We are often asked if it is possible for adults to have orthodontic treatment. The good news is that the teeth will straighten essentially the same in children and adults and that the braces will not interfere with an adult lifestyle. In fact, orthodontic problems can and should be corrected in adults who were not privileged to have orthodontic care in childhood.

Orthodontic problems become worse if left untreated and tooth loss can ultimately occur if some problems are left untreated. The cost of orthodontic treatment is often less than the cost to treat the more serious dental problems which result in later years because of the original orthodontic problems.

Adult patients seek orthodontic treatment in our office for several different reasons:

Esthetics: An attractive smile can help enhance self-esteem and self-confidence which can make a positive difference at work, school, and in the community. The public is more aware than ever of the advantages to be gained from an attractive smile. You should not feel vain in desiring a nice, esthetic smile.

Health: Crooked teeth are harder to clean. This makes the gum tissue susceptible to gum disease and the teeth prone to more decay. Straight teeth are definitely healthier teeth.

Function: Teeth which are crowded, spaced, protruding, or misaligned do not usually function or meet the way that they should. This can result in excessive wear of the teeth, deterioration of the supporting bone and gum tissue or stress on the joints.

Comfort: Misaligned teeth and jaw joints can cause pain and discomfort in the form of dental pain as well as numerous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems.

Stability: Teeth that are well aligned can be stabilized so that the teeth are less susceptible to shifting and “re-crowning”.

The good news is that orthodontic treatment has never been easier, more efficient, or more comfortable than now. The advanced techniques and materials we currently use have greatly reduced the discomfort of treatment as well as the overall treatment time and frequency of office visits. Be sure to ask us about “Mini” braces, invisible braces, clear braces, removable appliance treatment, Computer imaging, heat-activated wires and the other advancements now available for our patients.

Orthodontic treatment not only straightens crooked teeth but it also plays an important role in the improvement of overall oral health. Our goal is to achieve balance and harmony between the teeth and other facial structures. We also want to help you reduce your chances of tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss.

As you consider the cost of orthodontic treatment you should consider the benefits of this lifelong investment; a healthier and more attractive smile. We have many adult patients who now enjoy the substantial benefits of an attractive and healthy smile from their orthodontic treatment. They have said that their orthodontic treatment was the best investment they have ever made in themselves.

Unlike anything else you buy to improve your appearance, your new smile can last a lifetime!

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TREATMENT TIME

Treatment time varies greatly depending on individual patient requirements – including, but not limited to – age, complexity of treatment, patient expectations, patient health, patient cooperation, missed appointments and broken appliances. Treatment time with braces could require from 10 to 12 months out to 20 to 36 months. Each treatment plan and time to treat are reviewed at the start of treatment and then periodically thereafter. Depending on patient physiologic response time, health, diet, and cooperation, treatment may be accelerated.

TREATMENT OPTIONS – For All Ages

Most often stainless steel bands are placed on the molars and stainless steel brackets are placed on all other teeth. Brackets and bands constitute “Braces”. Clear or ceramic brackets which match tooth color may be selected for the anterior teeth.

EARLY TREATMENT – Juvenile and Pre-Teens.

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that the first orthodontic evaluation be done by age 7 years.

In most instances, treatment is not immediately necessary, and annual evaluations of growth and development are wise.

Any treatment required in children in this age range is termed Interceptive Treatment and is usually of short – 8 to 12 months – duration. However, some pre-teens have replaced all their primary teeth with their permanent dentition and treatment is longer in duration and could be considered the first phase of at least two phases of treatment.

ADOLESCENT TREATMENT – Puberty to Late Teens.

Usually consist of a single phase of treatment, but may be provided in two separate phases or time periods.

Nearly all treatment is provided using stainless steel appliances.

ADULT TREATMENT
Adult patients have the same choices of brackets as adolescent patients with the additional option of gold brackets, rather than stainless steel. Adult treatment may take longer than it would take for an adolescent, or teen age, patient. The number of specific cells available to remove bone and to form new bone decreases with age. Personal nutrition and general health are extremely important.

ADULT TREATMENT – Aesthetic Related Options.
Adults who have less serious problems or concerns may want to use the invisible tray system which consists of a series of clear, custom designed, removable trays used to correct minor tooth alignment problems in both the anterior and posterior teeth. This option is the most expensive of the treatments.

The FAAB Technique, or Fast Acting Adult Braces, could be a choice for those patients active in “people contact” positions. Conventional, clear or stainless steel brackets are used. Treatment is focused on only those anterior teeth which need cosmetic or aesthetic adjustments. This treatment is useful prior to the placement of anterior crowns or veneers. Invisible retainers are used to stabilize the finished treatment, i.e. a retainer cemented behind the anterior teeth. Treatment is usually completed in 6-10 months and cost is a fraction of the invisible or clear tray treatment.

We invite you to come by and see the various options available for braces.

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