Adult Braces and Orthodontics
Adult Braces or Adult Orthodontic treatment, as recommended by the American Association of Orthodontics, should be in tandem with regular dental care. Some issues that arise for adults that can be prevented or reduced by orthodontic intervention include periodontal problems and bone loss. Orthodontists can also help open up space so dentists can restore missing teeth or place implants.
The options below include some of the services Precise Orthodontics can offer you to improve the function of your teeth and oral health as well as the esthetics of your smile and overall facial appearance with adult braces and invisalign. FAQs.
Metal Adult Braces
The most common type of Adult braces used in orthodontic treatment comprise of metal brackets. Although long-established, they have become more comfortable and efficient through the years in producing beautiful smiles and stable bites. We use the best quality braces and give you the option to customize your look with our array of elastic color selection.
Ceramic Adult Braces
These kinds of Adult braces function similar to metal braces, but alternatively match your tooth color making them less visible. These brackets typically appeal more to adult patients or older teen patients who may have cosmetic concerns. While these clear braces are a bonus esthetically, they can discolor and fracture easily therefore we only use them on the upper anterior teeth and reserve them for patients who can keep up with the high maintenance care.
Invisalign®
Invisalign® treatment moves your teeth in small steps to the desired final position using a series of clear aligners. We use the state-of-the-art iTero 5-D intraoral scanner to digitize images of your teeth. No impressions or molds are necessary. This scan is the basis for the fabrication of the aligners. Each aligner is precisely manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. The aligners are to be worn for 20-22 hours a day and are only removed when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Each aligner moves the teeth as specified and is worn for 1-2 weeks each. Once you reach your final aligner, an overall outcome assessment is completed. If everything is perfect, you are ready for retainers. If adjustments are needed, a refinement is started.
iTero 5D Scanner
Our computerized intra-oral scanner reduces the need for mouth filling, gooey, alginate impressions that are typically used to make molds of our teeth. Our hi-tech scanner allows us to digitally visualize your teeth and gums. It can even simulate what your teeth will look like after orthodontic treatment.