Thursday, March 8, 2012

Orthodontics for Adults:Adults Can Join Famous Faces With Braces

By John Roney


Believe it or not, orthodontists continue to encounter adults who believe they are "too old" for braces.As technology improves and braces become less visible and bulky, more adults appear willing to jump on the bandwagon- even famous adults. Some orthodontists say that when treating adults, orthodontic treatment tends to accomplish more than just proper alignment of the teeth. They see big boosts in confidence and self image once they are finished with their treatment.

Invisible Aligners, Long Island orthodontists implement this alignment system with a sequence of clear mouthpieces. Adult orthodontics patients will especially prefer Invisalign because the aligners blend into the appearance of a person's mouth, unlike metal hardware. Thus, adults do not have to compromise a natural-looking appearance for orthodontic treatment. Another benefit of this treatment method is the ability to remove the mouthpieces to eat, drink, and brush and floss your teeth, improving oral hygiene compared to traditional braces. Plus, patients don't have to give up any forbidden foods and treats for treatment!

Tooth Alignment, Although young people are the main target for tooth alignment with the assistance of braces, more and more adults are seeking out a better smile as well. Now that orthodontists have developed braces that are virtually invisible, there has been an increase in the number of adults using them. By aligning their teeth, adults can not only chew better, but the pain that can accompany improper alignment can be reduced or even eliminated.

Some adults seek treatment to correct problems with the alignment of their jaws or teeth before those problems lead to more serious or additional damage. Other times, adults just want to feel more confident about their appearance, so they seek to correct cosmetic issues with their teeth that have bothered them for years.

Old wire rigged bridges are now being replaced by permanent teeth that can be attached to your own natural teeth or even to the jawbone. Another highly sought after dental procedure is whitening. Although the very young are bleaching their teeth to achieve a perfect smile, adults are finding that bleaching can eliminate the discoloration of smoke-stained or aging teeth. orthodontics for adults have even developed porcelain veneers that can be applied to severely deformed or damaged teeth. Gone are the days when dentists yanked out your teeth and replaced them with dentures. Now anyone with proper dental care can keep their own teeth even into advanced old age.




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