Many parents and children are getting their braces or Invisalign treatment done together! Parents often feel since they are in the office with their child anyway, and might as well take advantage of the opportunity to get their braces done, too. In a unique opportunity, Dr. Ghosh treated a child, her mother and her grandmother! Once they were all finished with treatment, we had helped create three generations of great smiles! We have semi-private areas for adult orthodontic treatment, so they are not seated next to children.
Also, many adults take morning appointments, so they are not in the office when we are busy with children after school. Adults come in for orthodontic treatment for a variety of reasons:. Many adults have waited a long time to straighten their teeth and are surprised to find that correcting their teeth does not take as long as they think and can be much more discreet with invisible braces options such as Invisalign, lingual braces or clear braces for adults.
Oral health. Straightening the teeth makes brushing and flossing so much easier. With studies now showing that periodontal disease is linked to heart disease, more adults are becoming aware of the need to maintain their periodontal health and keeping their teeth straight makes that much easier.
Correction of the bite. Many adults are referred to us by their family dentist because they are wearing away their teeth because of an incorrect bite. This leads to more cracks and wear of the enamel, which in turn, leads to more expensive crowns and dental work. A small percentage of adults are referred to us for bite correction to help in correcting problems with their TMJ or jaw joints.
The length of orthodontic treatment will depend on the issues that need to be addressed and the chosen orthodontic treatment method. Limited orthodontic treatment which may involve alignment of the front teeth only often takes as little as 6 months. Traditional orthodontics involves the use of braces. Brackets are placed on the teeth, and wires are fed through them to move teeth into their proper position.
