Braces Information

• Braces for Any Age
  Orthodontic issues can be a concern at any age. There is no age limit for braces for teeth. Braces are not just for kids. Many people get braces when they are teenagers, but adults can get them too. The best age for braces is between 10 and 14 years because the jaws and mouth are still growing. Teeth are better able to straighten during this time. Braces put a lot of pressure on the gums and jaws. This is why tough, sturdy, and flexible gum tissue that is able to bounce back is important.
• Mouth Issues
  More and more adults are wearing braces to correct orthodontic problems and to improve their smiles. Visiting Success Smiles Orthodontic you will be able to find problems for any age mouth and help decide the best system of braces to start treatment.
• How Braces Work
  Braces work by putting pressure on your teeth over a period of time to slowly move them in a specific direction. Braces include small squares or brackets that go on the front of each tooth and are attached with a special bonding agent and glue. These brackets hold the arch wires that move your teeth. Brackets for braces can be stainless steel and tooth-colored ceramic or plastic. Spacers fit between your teeth to create a small space for the bands. Arch wires attach to the brackets and act as tracks to guide the movement of your teeth. Tiny elastic rubber bands, called ligatures, hold the arch wires to the brackets. Orthodontists may place springs on the arch wires between brackets to push, pull, or open spaces between your teeth. Your orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics will discuss the various types of braces with you and help you figure out which option is best to make your smile in style. After braces treatment, the specialist at Success Smiles Orthodontics will provide several different options to prevent teeth from moving back to their original position. After the active phase of orthodontic therapy is complete, several different types of retainers are available that can be worn and help in maintaining and stabilizing the positions of the teeth.