Adult Invisible Braces Information

• Advantages of Adult Invisible Braces
  As braces have become less bulky and less visible in recent years, adults are wearing them. More and more adults are having success with invisible orthodontic braces. Adult invisible braces improve teeth function, and allow you to bite and chew correctly. Your facial appearance, oral health and confidence are an added benefit too. Tooth decay, periodontal (gum) problems, bone loss, difficulties in chewing and straining of teeth, jaws and muscles that could lead to a greater risk of tooth breakage can be prevented with adult invisible braces from Success Smiles Orthodontics.
• The Difference in Adult Invisible Braces
  Unlike traditional braces, which use wires and brackets glued onto the front of each tooth, invisible braces are more hidden in the mouth. There are several types of adult clear orthodontia available at Success Smiles Orthodontics. Each of these teeth straightening options is a little bit different. The type of braces you may need as an adult depends on several factors. These include; the severity of your bite or crookedness of your teeth, if special appliances are necessary, the amount of time you will need to wear braces to correct your problem and how you want to look in your braces. Among the most popular types of orthodontia that adults are choosing are “invisible braces” — basically, those that have a minimal appearance. Clear aligners are a series of custom-made, fitted mouthpieces (trays), that are designed to straighten teeth. The orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics can design an aligner that works to shift your teeth into position while you wear it and over time, as you exchange your old aligner for a new one, your teeth progressively straighten. The number of aligners will depend on your specific situation. Another type of adult invisible braces are ceramic or clear braces. This type of invisible adult braces is like traditional braces, except the brackets are clear or tooth-colored and are less visible. The only downside of ceramic brackets is the staining of the elastic tie around the ceramic brackets. Yet another type of invisible braces is lingual braces. Lingual braces are just like conventional braces except that the brackets and wires are placed on the inside of the teeth. Although they work like braces, and are invisible, and require less force to hurt less, lingual braces are harder to eat and talk with because they are on the inside of your teeth. Clear or invisible adult aligners are typically used for mild or moderately crowded teeth, or those that have minor spacing issues. Patients who have severe crowding or spacing problems like severe underbites, overbites, or crossbites, may need a more complex treatment. The specialists at Success Smiles Orthodontics can help determine which treatment is best for you.