We offer pediatric services for kids of all ages, and even orthodontic treatment for kids too! That said, did you know that we also offer orthodontic treatment for adults too? From braces to Invisalign®, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can help grown-ups obtain even smiles!
Starting Orthodontic Care in Adulthood
Often when people think about orthodontic treatment, they assume this is something that you undergo as a teen. But we can help adults enjoy even smiles too! When you correct your misalignment, this can help protect you from complications like tooth decay, gum disease, and even uncomfortable issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You also feel more confident in your appearance, and can make a great first impression at work or when meeting someone new. Our team will examine your smile to assess the cause and extent of your misalignment to see which treatment option is best for you.
Traditional Braces
For people with more severe cases of misalignment, we may recommend wearing braces. These can help correct crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth. The process involves our team connecting metal brackets to the front of each tooth. We then attach a portion of a thin arch wire to each bracket with a band. There could also be bands that connect the upper and lower set in some cases. You visit our office periodically so that we can adjust tension in the arch wire to help shift the teeth. Since this tackles more advanced cases and the jawbone needs to reform around the new positions of your teeth, the process could take about two years.
Invisalign®
When possible, many adults prefer to undergo treatment with Invisalign®. This is a more esthetically-friendly option, as we use clear aligners that are barely visible instead of metal brackets and wires. We will custom-make a set based on detailed images and measurements of your smile, which we take with the digital iTero® scanning system. In a lab setting, experts use the information to create your custom aligners.
You then wear a set for about two weeks, 20 to 23 hours a day, and repeat this with each set in the series. This helps correct your smile in as little as one year in some cases. They are also removable, which makes brushing and flossing easier, and also allows you to eat your favorite foods without needing to change your diet.
If you have any questions about adult orthodontics, then contact our team today.
Correcting Grown-Up Smiles with Braces and Aligners in Shirley, NY
We can help grown-ups and teens enjoy even smiles by offering our custom treatment options. To find out more about us, call Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY at 631.399.1600 today.
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