About Orthodontics
Why Orthodontics
For most people a beautiful confident smile is the most obvious benefit of having braces. In some cases, Leaving misaligned teeth and poor bites untreated may lead to other dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease, joint problems, as well as abnormal wearing of tooth surfaces and difficulty in chewing. Orthodontic treatment can help you keep good dental health.
In some cases the upper front teeth may ‘stick out’ and become easily damaged by accident. Orthodontic treatment can push your teeth back reducing their risk of fracture.
Why Orthodontics
For most people a beautiful confident smile is the most obvious benefit of having braces. In some cases, Leaving misaligned teeth and poor bites untreated may lead to other dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease, joint problems, as well as abnormal wearing of tooth surfaces and difficulty in chewing. Orthodontic treatment can help you keep good dental health.
In some cases the upper front teeth may ‘stick out’ and become easily damaged by accident. Orthodontic treatment can push your teeth back reducing their risk of fracture.
What is the best age for braces?
Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. In some cases, early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid surgery and more serious complications. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child first visit an orthodontist by age 7 or earlier or earlier if a problem is detected by parents, family dentist or child’s physician.
In most cases, however, full orthodontic treatment usually starts when all or almost all permanent teeth have erupted, typically around age 10-12 years old.
What is the best age for braces?
Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. In some cases, early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid surgery and more serious complications. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child first visit an orthodontist by age 7 or earlier or earlier if a problem is detected by parents, family dentist or child’s physician.
In most cases, however, full orthodontic treatment usually starts when all or almost all permanent teeth have erupted, typically around age 10-12 years old.
Adult Orthodontics
It’s never too late to look your best!
You’re never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment. Today, adults make up about one in every five orthodontic patients. Advances in orthodontics have made treatment more comfortable and more successful than ever for people of all ages. Technological advances in tooth colored, invisible braces and removable invisible aligners have also made orthodontic treatment for many adults more acceptable. Often we will need to work with other dental practitioners — general dentists, periodontists, prosthodontists, and oral surgeons — to provide you with our best results.
Adult Orthodontics
It’s never too late to look your best!
You’re never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment. Today, adults make up about one in every five orthodontic patients. Advances in orthodontics have made treatment more comfortable and more successful than ever for people of all ages. Technological advances in tooth colored, invisible braces and removable invisible aligners have also made orthodontic treatment for many adults more acceptable. Often we will need to work with other dental practitioners — general dentists, periodontists, prosthodontists, and oral surgeons — to provide you with our best results.