Generally, most people think that braces are accompanied by your teenage and childhood years. This is not the case, adults make up over 20% of orthodontic patients in the United States. Many adults are seeking orthodontic care to treat their dental care issues, such as a crooked smile and bite issues. If adults do not receive the dental treatment they need, it can result in many different long-term complications.
Some long-term issues you may encounter if you do not receive dental treatment include the following:
Jaw pain
Chewing/biting complications
Headaches
Earaches
Tooth bone and gum erosion
Difficulty cleansing teeth and removal of plaque
Tooth decay occurrence increased
If you are considering braces and you are an adult, Beauty Smile Orthodontics has some things for you to consider include:
Types of braces: As an adult, you have many options when getting braces, you can get the traditional metal braces that are the most common and effective. There are other options to consider which will make it easier to hide your braces and more convenient to you, including lingual, clear ceramic, or hidden braces. It is essential for you to understand that there are other ways to make it more convenient for you, but not as effective as the traditional brace.
Treatment time increased: Since you are an adult, your bone growth has stopped which increases the treatment time for braces. On average, adults have braces for 2 years, however, this does not apply to all patients since everyone’s pearly whites are different.
Other treatment options needed: The bone growth of an adult stops once they mature through their adolescence. This means they will not be able to have any major changes, unless they undergo surgery. Generally, this affects patients with unique problems, such as biting issues and severe teeth crowding.
Significant results: Most adults feel it is too late to fix their dental issues, however, this is not the case. At any age, orthodontic treatment is possible and with our extraordinary services at Beauty Smile Orthodontics, we guarantee you will be beyond satisfied with the results.
If you are an adult and are considering braces, contact our skilled orthodontists at Beauty Smile Orthodontics today for a free consultation.