ProviderEmbracing Braces for Adults at Karl Orthodontics
For many adults, orthodontic treatment with braces can be an ideal way to resolve misalignment and bite issues that they've been dealing with since childhood.
If you've been considering orthodontic treatment as an adult, but have been hesitating because you're concerned about how braces look, we'd like to encourage you to reconsider your perspective.
At Karl Orthodontics, we love how all styles of braces look, but if you're looking for a more discreet treatment option, we offer self-ligating braces and translucent (ceramic) braces as a more subtle way to address orthodontic issues in adults.
Whatever style you choose, if you really embrace them, braces can be a unique and striking element of your personal style.
But there are other benefits of braces for adults as well. We'll look at some of them below.
Orthodontic Care is for Everyone
It's never too late to start your orthodontic journey! If you're an adult who has been living with misalignments and bite problems since childhood, isn't it time to get the smile you'd really like to see in the mirror? We're here to help.
More About Orthodontics for AdultsThe Benefits of Braces for Adults
With the availability of clear aligner treatments like Invisalign, you may be wondering why we often recommend braces for adults instead. Here are a few reasons.
Versatility
Clear aligners can be great for mild or moderate misalignments, but they can be impractical for more complex cases. Braces can be used to resolve pretty much any misalignment, no matter how complicated.
Efficiency
Braces can apply greater force more quickly than clear aligners, meaning treatment with braces may be more efficient in some cases. This makes them an appealing option for adults who want to get their treatment over with fast.
Ease of Compliance
There are lots of lifestyle benefits to removable aligners. But if you might find it hard to resist removing your aligners when your mouth gets sore, or if you're a little bit forgetful and may not remember to put them back in after each meal, braces may be a better treatment option for you.
Treatment with Braces at Karl Orthodontics
Orthodontic braces traditionally straighten teeth using a combination of brackets, elastic bands, and wires.
But the braces of today aren't the clunky, uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be picturing from decades ago. Modern braces are more streamlined and more comfortable than ever before.