Braces for Adults

Braces for Adults at Virginia Braces and Aligners

Braces for Adults

There is a general perception that braces are meant only for children and teens. The fact is that adults also get braces. Millions of adults wear braces and this is an emerging trend. Whether your teeth alignment is interfering with your oral hygiene or you don’t feel confident about your smile, Virginia Braces and Invisalign Center offers braces for adults to help you create the smile you desire. we serve all throughout the region having locations in Arlington, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville, Charlottesville, Ruckersville, and Woodbridge.

Importance of Braces for Adults

If you feel self-conscious about your appearance, you should consider ways to improve your smile. Given the latest advances in the field of orthodontics, it is never too late to create a healthy and beautiful smile. Many of our adult patients who choose to enhance their smiles are able to achieve enduring results. While childhood is the perfect time for addressing alignment problems, there are options for corrections during adulthood as well.

Braces and other orthodontic treatments in conjunction can help improve your dental health and appearance. When your teeth’ alignment and fit improve, it can help prevent abnormal wear, tooth decay, and improve jaw functionality. The modern-day orthodontic technology available at Virginia Braces and Invisalign Center offers a wide range of appliances including braces that are more aesthetic, comfortable, and individualized to address your needs.

Things to Consider

If you are an adult and are considering orthodontic treatment, we suggest you keep the following points in mind:

  • Certain corrections will require surgery because your bones have stopped developing or growing.

  • The duration of treatment is longer for adults as compared to that for children.

  • If there is gum-disease-based bone loss, we will require you to see a periodontist or general dentist.

Options for Adult Orthodontic Treatment

When it comes to getting braces, most of our adult patients are concerned about these orthodontic appliances interfering with their lifestyle. The advances in orthodontic treatment mean that you no longer have to wear uncomfortable or bulky braces. Modern braces for adults provide you with a convenient and comfortable wayof aligning your teeth.

Many adult braces options are easy to maintain and are almost invisible. We offer some of the most advanced adult braces. This includes Traditional Braces, Incognito Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Self-Ligating Braces.

The kind of treatment course that we create will vary depending on many factors including your appearance, goals, and self-esteem concerns among others. It is most important for us to improve the health of your teeth and gums. If you suffer from misaligned teeth or bad bites, it can cause problems such as tooth decay, uneven wear, pain, headaches, and/or loss of bone and gum.

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces are durable and don’t stain your teeth. They feature individual brackets cemented to each tooth and an archwire that keeps creating gentle pressure. While traditional braces are mostly made of metal, they are also available in ceramic and clear synthetic materials. The ceramic options are known for their greater comfort, but they can get discolored by certain foods.

Aligners

Aligners are clear trays and provide effective orthodontic treatment when worn for the recommended period of time. They are more comfortable and less conspicuous than their traditionalcounterparts but cost more.

At Virginia Braces and Invisalign Center, we help you choose the best braces for adults. When considering these orthodontic treatment options, it is important to realize that our orthodontists will determine which appliances are perfect for your condition or aesthetic concerns.

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