As a child you felt embarrassed by your smile. Your family didn't have funds or access to orthodontic treatments. Now , you're an adult. You're concerned about your health overall and appearance. Your unbalanced smile, you believe, is preventing you back from achieving business and social accomplishment. In addition your hygienist has informed you that your crowded teeth trap too much food , causes your gums to get painful. What can you do? Contemporary, cosmetic Mercer Island Dentist offers simple, simple, non-invasive solutions for your dental problems. For adults Orthodontics, Invisalign Braces can be the solution. In the expert hands of our well-known Invisalign specialist Dr. Benjamin Ahn, even the most complex cases transform into stunning smiles.
Adult orthodontics aren't just for teenagers or preteens. There are more than a million adult patients in the U.S. undergoing this type of treatment. The trend is upwards.
Options For Orthodontic Care
- Traditional braces made of metal: Are effectiveand look similar to railroad tracks
- Lingual behind tooth braces: more cosmetic and expensive, it can only be used in certain cases.
- Porcelain braces: They are not as noticeable.
- Clear Invisalign Retainers are the most advanced most advanced method to correct adult malocclusions. They are totally invisible, they do not impact speech, and need to be used for 22 hours every day. Trays are used for eating and cleaning.
More Than Cosmetics
- Orthodontic treatments promote the dental health of gums, teeth and jawbones.
- It stops overcrowding and the subsequent accumulation of food particles, thus helping to prevent periodontal and dental cavities.
- Orthodontic procedures help treat TMJ issues.
- It distributes occlusal force (when chewing and biting) equally across all teeth.
- It restores the patient's shape as well as the midline and vertical dimension.
- Improves overall health through greater digestion of food and stopping infection from forming within the mouth.
Adult Braces Promote Emotional Confidence
- "Smile and the whole world smiles back at you."
- Lovely, pleasant smiles increase confidence and self-confidence.
- Teeth that are straight are viewed as more efficient, smarter and attractive.
- A gorgeous smile is helpful in the development of your career and interpersonal relationships.
- First impressions matter especially in Zoom interviews.
Affordability
- The only reason we can think of for not using Invisalign therapy lies in the cost.
- In general, our cost is $5,950 per case (fees could vary based on the difficulty or ease that the client faces).
- A lot of PPO dental plans offer some coverage for this procedure.
- In Smile Dental Clinic affordable payments plans are designed to make it the "painless" process.
Adult Orthodontics Is Not Forever
- Based on the severity of the case, most cases can be completed in about a year.
- The treatment time is the same as that of children. It's not as long simply because you're an adult.
- The cost of out-of-pocket expenses in comparison to. the long-term cosmetic and health benefits is minimal.
- Vivera retainer fee is part of the cost of our service.
Prerequisites For Adult Braces
- The health of your gums, teeth and jaw bone is an absolute requirement.
- All oral pathologies must be eliminated prior to treatment (i.e. gum disease, cavities).
- Some malalignments are more complicated, and they might necessitate oral surgery prior to treatment.
- Treatment could include the use of a multi-specialty treatment (as is the case in Smile Dental Clinic) I.e. fillings, Root Canals, Crowns Extractions and Gum treatments.
Why Some Adults Say No
- Social and physical discomfort
- Lifestyle and diet modifications The change is temporary and is a small cost to pay to enjoy a lifetime of healthy and attractive smiles.