Whether you’re well over the hill or just steadily climbing to the top, the thought of getting braces in your old age might feel just a bit silly. Despite perceptions, it’s pretty much never too late to get orthodontic treatment. Plus, it’s not weird; It’s downright smart! You deserve the dazzling smile you want, after all, plus freedom from all the problems crooked teeth cause, like debilitating head and neck pain. If that sounds like a dream come true, then it’s high time you get adult braces and the perfectly straight teeth you’ve always wanted.
Types of Orthodontic Problems Adult Braces can Fix
As you move through the years, it’s common to see a bit of overlapping in the teeth and discoloration in your smile. But if there are signs of bite issues, like crossbite or underbite, or severe crowding, then you would likely benefit from a visit to the orthodontic clinic. A skilled orthodontic can take a look at your teeth and bite to let you know if adult braces or clear aligners are right for you.
While your orthodontic issues might seem bad now, just wait until you get into your 60s, 70s, and beyond. At that point, all that’s left to do is pull the offending teeth. You can then enjoy straight teeth, although they won’t be exactly yours.
Yes, we’re Talking Dentures
Although dentures might seem like a relic of the geriatric years, they’re actually quite common once you get over the hill. Without orthodontic treatment in your 50s or younger, dentures might land on your radar sooner than you expect.
The reason is that tooth and jaw misalignments accelerate wear and increase the risk of chips and cracks in your teeth. As that happens, you’ll have to pay more and more to keep your natural teeth until it’s impossible to fix them anymore.
Braces put steady pressure on misaligned teeth to bring them into their proper positions. As you go back to your orthodontist each month for a checkup, they tighten the archwires to increase the pressure even more. As they do that, your teeth not only move to their ideal positions but also straighten out to align with the rest of the arch. Braces usually take about 12 to 24 months to create a perfectly straight smile.
Why get Adult Braces?
As one of the many adults with braces, you can greatly improve your overall health and avoid dentures. Straight teeth make it easier to thoroughly chew your food, for example, which improves gut health. Without bite issues putting excess stress on your jaw, you can enjoy freedom from chronic head, neck, and face pain as well.
Plus, it’s much easier to clean all your tooth surfaces and deep along the gumline when crooked teeth don’t stand in your way. You can then avoid getting nearly as many cavities and decrease your risk of developing gum disease.
On top of all that, straightening your teeth helps boost your self-esteem, making it easier to smile brightly wherever you go. The increase in self-confidence can positively impact every area of your life, from your career to your relationships.
Things to Remember for Adults Wearing Braces
If you’re getting braces as an adult, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- You’re not alone: Over one million adults in the US choose to straighten their teeth with braces each year.
- It’s possible to add personality: Ask for colorful brackets and bands to customize your braces to suit your character.
- Clean braces are harder to see: If you prefer to keep your braces out of sight, out of mind, keep them clean. Or ask about Laster Perfect Smile clear aligners.
Overall, by getting braces, you’re choosing self-improvement, which is admirable all on its own. So, just dive right in and focus on the results ahead. Before you know it, you’ll have straight teeth, a great bite, and a brilliant smile to show off to the world.
It’s Never too Late to Get Braces with Laster Orthodontics
WRAL voters have spoken: Laster Orthodontics is the best orthodontist in the Triangle, so it’s definitely the place to go for adult braces. Whether you want traditional braces or prefer to go with Laster Perfect Smile Aligners, you’re only a phone call away from a free consultation.
All you have to do is call 919-676-0541 to set up an appointment with Dr. Laster. At your visit, you’ll get to learn all about your teeth straightening options and see if braces are right for you. In the meantime, view the Smile Gallery to see the excellent results achieved at our clinic. We hope to hear from you soon, so please feel free to call anytime.
At Laster Orthodontics, we help families develop healthy, life-changing smiles using customized treatments, cutting-edge technologies, and caring relationships. Our individualized treatment plans help our patients achieve their perfect smile in the quickest, most painless way possible by utilizing a wide range of options from traditional braces to propel accelerated treatment to Dr. Laster’s in-house aligner program, Laster Perfect Smile. With three locations throughout the Triangle Area, we create life-changing smiles every day.