Orthodontics is a dental sub specialty focused on the diagnosis, prevention, interception, guidance and correction of bite misalignment. Orthodontic treatment is all about creating a healthy bite. That means straight teeth that meet their opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaw. A healthy bite is essential in how we chew and speak and also includes aesthetic considerations.
If your teeth are crowded, protruding, spaced too far apart, are misaligned, or do not meet at all, orthodontics is the right approach. Braces and clear aligners (like Invisalign) are the most common tools orthodontists use to direct your teeth into their new, proper positions. Retainers typically preserve and stabilize the results of your orthodontic treatment. Our dentists at the Center for Dental Implants will guide you on whether fixed or removable aligners are the best course of action.
It wasn’t long ago that orthodontics was a field of dentistry relegated solely to children and teens – an almost right of passage from childhood to young adulthood. Today that is no longer the case. Many adults seek orthodontic treatment to correct lifelong alignment problems, or problems that stem from age-related changes. Orthodontists can help people of any age achieve the smile they’ve always envisioned.
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For the younger population, treatment usually starts around 12 or 13. This is an age where adult teeth have fully matured. It is important to note, however, that children with a cleft palate and lip can begin treatment before their adult teeth have come in. For adults, treatment can begin at any age they feel is appropriate.
But once the decision is made to start orthodontic treatment home care oral hygiene must be vastly improved. Also, alignment devices tend to make it harder to brush to remove debris and other food particles. That means a greater risk of tooth decay and cavities, or other complications if the superior home care that was started prior to treatment isn’t continued when these devices are either worn or put in place for a number of years.
The bottom line: approximately 1.5 million American adults receive orthodontic treatment annually. The days of orthodontic treatment being seen as something for children only are long gone. Adults have just as much right to correct problems they see as related to their bite and the self-confidence that comes with the smile they’ve always envisioned.
The expert dentists at the Centers for Dental Implants are eager to help bring these dreams to life!
Once your orthodontic treatment is completed, you’ll enjoy a beautiful, natural-looking smile for many years to come, along with renewed self-confidence and less mouth discomfort! For more information about restoring your smile with braces or invisalign, or to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Garg and his team, contact the Center for Dental Implants at one of our locations around Miami today!
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