Orthodontics is a dental practice that many families have come to know very well. More commonly and generically called “Braces”, Orthodontics plays an integral role in the development of many young people and is now becoming more common with adults as well. Crooked and misaligned teeth can cause some real self confidence issues, especially with younger people. A Snellville orthodontist can design an orthodontic treatment plan to correct misaligned teeth and create a smile – worth smiling about!
Orthodontic treatment typically requires attaching metal braces to the front tooth surface and connecting them with metal wires: the tension will be periodically adjusted to apply the correct amount of pressure needed to move teeth into a proper alignment position.
Braces are offered in two categories – a traditional fixed application or the newer removable type: both types require periodic adjustments during the course of the orthodontic treatment plan.
Orthodontic care is found to be more effective with children because the teeth are still in the growing and development stage. However, orthodontics treatment is on the rise with adults as well. It usually does take a little while longer for the treatment to produce the desired results.
The benefits of orthodontics
Unlike other forms of cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics is focused on achieving proper alignment of teeth rather than improving their general appearance. The misalignment of teeth often causes malocclusion (bad bite) which can result in problems with speaking and difficulties with eating and chewing.
Fractured teeth and other traumas can also cause bad bite, as can tongue thrusting, premature loss of baby teeth, and prolonged thumb sucking. Overall, orthodontics treatment is an ideal solution for acquiring proper teeth alignment. Additionally, maintaining good oral hygiene is much easier with properly aligned teeth than with crooked or misaligned teeth.
A New Development in Orthodontics
Invisible Orthodontics
It is still most common for teenagers to have the traditional metal braces. The effectiveness of traditional orthodontics has always been very good. But, metal braces cab deter many people from choosing to undergo an orthodontics treatment because they worry about being embarrassed. As a result, orthodontics was considered to be alright for teens, but adults would hesitant to accept it as an option for them.
The advances in cosmetic dentistry have afforded consumers with new options. Today, most orthodontists provide the option for invisible braces, which work like their traditional metal counterparts, with the only exception being that they are completely transparent and you can hardly see them.
If you have ever wondered about how invisible braces work, go ahead and check out this video by Invisalign (the most popular invisible braces) that shows a young lady wearing her invisible braces. Just so you know: you may need to look very closely to see her braces.
What people are saying about Invisible Orthodontics
“For a long time I wasn’t happy with the way my teeth looked like, but I thought that wearing metal braces would look even worse! But one day, when reading the paper on the tube, I saw an advert of Invisalign and Dr K’s clinic. I thought ‘This is exactly what I need!’ and soon booked an appointment and started my treatment.
My experience with wearing the invisible braces has been very positive. They are very easy to put in and remove and nobody notices them, unless you say so!”
“I completed my invisalign treatment several months ago and in my opinion, it was worth every penny! I wore the aligners for 11 months just as my orthodontist estimated. I am thrilled with the results! I can’t say my teeth were in really bad condition, but there were a few teeth that stuck out which I wanted fixed.
Overall, I am very happy and would recommend invisalign and orthodontics to anyone. I knew people who wore metal braces and complained of excruciating pain. I can’t say invisalign was super painful, but it did hurt on the first day of each new tray. I’d put in the new trays before bed time, pop 2 advils, and go to sleep…never lost any sleep over the pain. I also liked that I was able to brush my teeth and floss as I normally do, as I know people with braces had a hard time keeping good oral hygiene. 5 STARS!!!!”
Orthodontics in Snellville
If you would like to learn more about orthodontics, you can always take a look at this Wikipedia page or the Invasilign site to get more information about invisible braces.
If you would like to discuss the options available for you in orthodontics with a Snellville orthodontist, just contact us.
