ProviderEmbracing Braces as Adults
For many adults, orthodontic treatment with braces can be an ideal way to resolve misalignment and bite issues that they've been dealing with since childhood.
If you've been considering orthodontic treatment, but find that you're hesitating due to concerns about how braces look, we'd like to encourage you to reconsider your perspective.
These days, more subtle options like translucent (ceramic) braces mean you can get the orthodontic treatment you need with a more discreet look. Traditional braces today also come with smaller brackets than those used in the past, making them less noticeable and more comfortable for patients.
At Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego, we love how all styles of braces look. And the truth is, if you really embrace them, they can be a unique and striking element of your personal style during orthodontic treatment.
But there are other benefits of braces for adults as well. We'll look at some of them below.
Orthodontic Care is for Everyone
It's never too late to start your orthodontic journey! If you're an adult who has been living with misalignments and bite problems since childhood, orthodontic treatment can be life-changing.
More About Orthodontics for AdultsThe Benefits of Braces for Adults
With the availability of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners like Invisalign, you may be wondering why many adults choose braces instead. Here are a few reasons.
Versatility
Clear aligners can be great for mild or moderate misalignments, but for more complex cases, they can be impractical. Braces can be used to resolve pretty much any misalignment we're presented with, no matter how complicated it is.
Efficiency
Braces are capable of applying greater force more quickly than clear aligners, meaning treatment with braces may be more efficient in some cases. This makes it an appealing option for adults who want to get their treatment over with as fast as possible.
Ease of Compliance
There are certainly lots of lifestyle benefits to removable aligners, but if you're not sure you can trust yourself to put them back in right after eating or brushing, then fixed dental braces may be a better option for you.
Braces at Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego
Orthodontic braces traditionally straighten teeth using a combination of brackets, elastic bands, and wires.
But the braces of today aren't the clunky, uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be picturing from decades ago. Modern braces are more streamlined and more comfortable than ever before.