The best smile for the best years
Adult orthodontics
More than beautiful smiles …
The importance of a nice smile should never be underestimated, the orthodontist also has other goals as well as dental and facial aesthetics are equally important: the health of teeth and gums, and the proper function of mastication.
Orthodontics is also necessary in some cases pre-treatment or porcelain fixed bridges, to correct the appropriate position of the pieces pillars.
Know that these crooked teeth and bad bite that can seriously affect the overall health of the mouth and jaw joint (temporomandibular joint).
Enzymes or crooked teeth are hard to clean and keep clean and over time can contribute to cavities, plaque formation, inflammation of gums, supporting bone resorption and as a result of tooth loss . The improper bite resulting in abnormal wear of teeth, difficulty eating and damage to the tooth supporting tissues (gums and bone).
The pain of the jaw joint, limited opening, noises in the jaw and chronic headache attributed to improper contact of teeth in chewing.
When left untreated most orthodontic problems become worse with time. The treatment made by an orthodontist to correct the original problem is often cheaper than all the additional treatment required to correct the consequences that occur later time.
It is never too late
Orthodontic treatment is always a change for the better, regardless of age.
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. In fact, over 75% of orthodontic patients today are adults. The biological process involved in tooth movement is the same in adolescents than in adults.
The state of the teeth, gums and the bone is an important factor to determine in order to achieve a beautiful smile and healthy adults.
For reasons of lack of growth in the facial bones of adults, certain corrections can not be solved only with orthodontics. However, important facial changes are now made with a combination of orthodontics and surgery in individuals selected to receive this treatment. Obviously not all patients require surgery, 30 Second Smile but on the contrary, the vast majority of cases can be solved with conventional orthodontics. The orthodontist will be glad to give a professional opinion about your case.
The brackets in their daily lives
You may have the worry of knowing if it looks good or bad using brackets or the use thereof will interfere with their daily lives. Well, absolutely not! You can do exactly the same activities with or without brackets: singing, playing an instrument, eating, kissing, and until you take a photo.
Also today there are many options and very discreet aesthetic for orthodontic treatment, such as: porcelain brackets, brackets Sapphire
There are drawbacks, but most patients quickly adapt to the brackets. In certain treatments are recommended to decrease the intake of certain foods or hard candies and gum. The good news is that the new modern techniques and materials used by the orthodontist now greatly reduce the inconvenience and discomfort caused by braces unlike those used a few years ago and has also reduced the frequency of visits office and the total treatment time.
Usually we have heard that teeth hurt after being “activated” the brackets. With the modernization of high-tech materials such as nickel-titanium wires, copper wires or now newly reduced nitrogen covered virtually all of these annoyances.
What devices are used in the treatment of adults?
Prescribed and devices are designed according to type of treatment that is going to make. Usually used braces called “brackets” although in special cases may even use other fixed or removable appliances. The brackets can be metal or porcelain can be aesthetic or sapphire.
If you need a more complete treatment do not worry because the aesthetic brackets (clear) that we have today are very comfortable and discreet remained virtually unchanged facial appearance while using them.
The aesthetic brackets are translucent material which gives them the exact shade of your teeth and go almost unnoticed as well, giving patients more comfort during treatment.
Discover how great it could be your smile
A consultation with oortodoncista is the best way to determine the benefits offered in the treatment and results to expect. After an initial examination and a full diagnosis, your orthodontist can tell you that is your particular treatment and how long it would take.