Orthodontic Treatment for Adults

Maybe you had an unsuccessful orthodontics experience or were unable to afford braces in your childhood. Or you had orthodontics but the teeth have moved back (relapse).

Braces are not just the purview of children – indeed, we at Dental Artistry get as many adult patients as we do children. With a myriad of options for adult braces such as traditional, porcelain and lingual braces as well as clear aligners to choose from – and at price ranges to suit your budget – you no longer must live with crooked or gappy teeth.

When you see before and after pictures of adults who had braces, you will definitely want orthodontics treatment to improve your smile as well. At Dental Artistry, we will help you achieve the results you seek and regain your confidence in the process.

And if there are young ones in the family who are presenting with gaps or whose teeth are growing in crooked, book them in too – we are also experts in orthodontics for children.

Straightening your teeth can improve your smile, chewing function and confidence. But did you know it can also reduce the risks of developing tooth decay and gum disease due to improved ability to clean all the areas in your mouth. In some people, braces can also help with joint problems such as joint pains and clicks.

Adult braces have come a long way and are more comfortable than ever before. Innovations in techniques and in the materials used for the wires and brackets mean that adult braces are also less obvious and visible, so one does not have to fear looking as though one is hosting a train track in one’s mouth, plus the braces are more effective at correcting gaps and uneven teeth. Adult braces prices are also very competitive with different options available to you.

There are a few different types of adult braces available.

Metal braces are the traditional (and fastest working) option and, thanks to modern techniques, are quite sophisticated. At Dental Artistry, we use self-ligating braces, where the wire is passed across a small metal clip, eliminating the need for the rubber band and makes the braces less visible.

Another type that employs metal braces are ‘lingual braces’, which, rather than being out front and centre, are cemented instead across the backs of your teeth, making them nearly invisible.

Speaking of invisible, tooth-coloured or ceramic braces where the bracket is made of a polymer or ceramic are just that – invisible, so many adults prefer them. One drawback is that they tend to take a few months longer compared to traditional metal braces.

You can also opt for aligners, which are plastic trays that are inserted and changed out every one to two weeks, working sequentially and incrementally as your teeth straighten out bit by bit. Many people have heard of Invisalign which is an example of clear aligners and used at Dental Artistry. One thing to note about this type of adult braces is that they require discipline, as you have to wear them according to your prescribed schedule. Note too that they cannot correct major issues.