Dental Appliances for Adults: Smile with confidence

Whether fixed or removable, braces for adults use technologies that are adapted to the realities of adult teeth and will help you to rediscover your smile at any age.

Have I gone past the age to wear braces?

Luckily, no! It is never too late to wish to correct a problem with your teeth and to reap its benefits. The condition of your teeth, gums and gum bone are the most important factors in determining the potential for improvement of your smile through orthodontic treatment for adults. However, some problems may be more difficult to correct with age or may require the use of maxillofacial surgery. An orthodontic consultation can allow you to get an accurate diagnosis and identify the type of braces that are right for you.

A radiant smile at your fingertips

Orthodontic treatments are being used by a growing number of adults conscious of their oral health. It is estimated that 25% of the clientele at orthodontic practices are over 18 years of age. The nature of the treatment required may vary from one person to another. Some treatments may be straightforward and include wearing of removable appliances, braces or dental elastics, while others may also require the extraction of certain teeth, jaw surgery.

Apart from the benefits to oral and physical, orthodontic treatments undertaken in adulthood can also increase self-esteem.

In addition to providing you with the smile you've always dreamed of, orthodontic treatments also:

Facilitate teeth cleaning
Make the corrected teeth less sensitive to chips and wear
Reduce dental cavity
Reduce the risk of gingivitis, gum recession and gum disease
Decrease the pressure on the jaw muscles and joints
Facilitate easier chewing and digestion of foods

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Dental Appliances for adults. For a lasting smile

Orthodontic treatment for adults allow for the correction of complex and diverse problems. Here are a few examples:

An adult patient with problem of overlapping teeth, misaligned jaws, and anterior open bite saw significant improvement from orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery (correction of jaw and teeth positions).

An adult who had a number of spaces on their upper jaw (diastemas) as well as protruding teeth rediscovered their smile following treatment. Wearing braces helped close the spaces while giving a normal tooth axis to the upper anterior teeth.

A patient who had been struggling with ear pain for several years had consulted many specialists, but to no avail. Finally, she experienced relief after orthodontic treatment and jaw surgery.

Oral hygiene during adult orthodontic treatment

Maintaining oral hygiene is one of the most essential factors in the proper functioning of orthodontic treatment. Patients wearing braces or any other orthodontic appliance are required to brush their teeth, brackets and gums for longer. Irreversible stains can result from the accumulation of dental plaque around the appliances, often a cause of negligence and lack of care.

In addition, flossing and brushing of the gums prevent gum inflammation. Also, a dental checkup and periodic cleaning every 6 months with your dentist are essential during your orthodontic treatment.

Dr Chaumont's team will provide you with more useful tips to optimize your orthodontic treatment.