Adult Orthodontics

There are a variety of dental treatment options that are designed specifically to meet the physical and lifestyle needs of adults. To straighten teeth quickly and discreetly, dentists now offer invisible braces and "instant orthodontics" with porcelain veneers. Read the sections below to learn more about adult dental orthodontics treatment.

Orthodontics Designed for Adults

Your life and your priorities are different than a child’s, and so is your mouth! That doesn’t mean that you’ve missed the opportunity to have straight, beautiful teeth, but it does mean that you need a program designed for a mouth that has finished growing. Whether you’re looking for clear or invisible braces, or an immediate transformation with "instant orthodontics," your dentist has options designed with you in mind.

Invisible Braces – Invisalign®

Invisalign® is the most exciting advancement in teeth straightening technology to date. The first truly invisible braces, invisalign® appliances are used almost exclusively for adult dental orthodontics. Invisalign® is generally not used on children or teenagers because their bones are still growing, making it difficult for the computer to accurately generate future molds.

Actually, invisalign® appliances aren’t braces at all, because there are no brackets bonded to the teeth, and no wires. Invisalign® is a sophisticated system of computer-generated plastic appliances, custom made for your teeth. Instead of going to the dentist to have adjustments made to traditional dental orthodontics, you simply advance to the next appliance in your system about every two weeks, right in the comfort of your own home!

Unlike clear or porcelain braces, invisalign® really is invisible! The clear plastic appliances are the closest thing to invisible braces on the market. You don’t have to give up on having the smile of your dreams, and you don’t have to show up at your office with a mouth full of metal. With the invisalign® adult orthodontics system, you really can have invisible braces.

"Instant Orthodontics" with Porcelain Veneers

Some cases of crooked teeth and gaps between teeth, even if they’re not severe, can have a significant impact on the way you feel about your smile. Still, the time, money, and pain of adult orthodontics just don't seem worth the trouble. If you would like to improve the appearance of gaps or misaligned teeth, but cringe at the thought of routine orthodontic visits over the next couple of years, then "instant orthodontics" with porcelain veneers might be just what you’re looking for.

Porcelain veneers take adult orthodontics to a whole new level by instantly transforming the smile. Using thin wafers of porcelain that are custom made to fit the shape and color of your teeth, your dentist can fill gaps and fix crooked, uneven teeth, usually in about three visits.

With "instant orthodontics," you can get the right smile, right now.

Speak with a Dentist to Review Your Options

DocShop is your online resource to locate adult orthodontics providers all over the United States. If instant dental orthodontics or invisible braces sound right for you, contact an orthodontist in your area to find more information about your treatment options.