More Stouffville Adults Look To Straighten Teeth With Braces

By Author: Arun Rajasekaran
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Vancouver, British Columbia - Braces are popping up on adults everywhere - from singer Faith Hill at the Grammy Awards to Stouffville residents. What is causing more and more adults to straighten their teeth? Simple, there are more options than ever before.

"Adults no longer have to deal with a mouth full of metal," says. Dr. Arun Rajasekaran, an orthodontist who serves the North York area. "With technology advancing every day, adults have so many discrete options to get the smile they've always wanted. Orthodontics and braces are no longer just for kids."

Not only does wearing braces give patients an increase in self-esteem, it can also help adults avoid more serious issues later in life. Uncorrected malocclusions can lead to problems like gum disease, abnormal tooth wear, tooth loss and even TMJ disorder. Crooked teeth aren't just unsightly. As patients age, those teeth can send them running to a dentist's chair for work that might otherwise have been avoided.

Adults might shy away from treatment to straighten their teeth in adulthood for fear of drawing unwanted attention to their problem. The good news ...
... is technology has advanced so much, that is no longer an issue, and the cost is generally close to that of standard treatments.

Invisalign is an excellent choice for professionals looking to straighten their teeth without anyone knowing. Because it involves a series of invisible aligners, patients can proudly smile throughout treatment. The aligners are removable, allowing patients to eat and drink normally, as well as maintain their regular oral care regimens.

Another unique invisible option is lingual braces. They fit along the tongue side of a patient's teeth so no one will even know the patient is wearing them. These braces are ideal for musicians who play wind instruments or athletes who play contact sports.

Clear, ceramic braces blend in with a patient's teeth, making it harder for onlookers to see them.

Self-ligating braces offer a lower profile than standard metal braces because they don't use elastic or metal ties. Patients like them because they are also more comfortable and can have faster treatment times.

"Statistics show that one in five orthodontic patients is currently an adult," says Rajasekaran. "As this trend continues, it is important to remember that adults face additional problems children may not."

The mechanics of moving teeth are the same no matter the age, but to achieve the desired result, adults may require additional work. Jaw growth has stopped, so jaw surgery may be required. For adults who have experienced loss of bone or teeth, additional periodontal treatment may be required. Loss of bone can affect the amount of tooth movement that can be realized.

Choosing the right orthodontist is essential to getting the results patients' desire. An orthodontist and patient should work together to create a treatment plan that will achieve maximum results. It's time to discover what Faith Hill and other adults around the world are smiling about - with the improvements in orthodontics care, there's no reason to live with anything less than an ideal smile.

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Learn more about North York orthodontics and Unionville orthodontics braces please call 905-948-8556.

About Liberty Orthodontic Centre

Dr. Arun Rajasekaran and Liberty Orthodontic Centre provide quality orthodontics and dental health care for children, teens, and adults in the Markham area.