When you think of braces, do you reminisce on being a child? Although you may have never worn braces as a child, many people associate orthodontic treatment with children. However, adults who never wore braces as children, or are having a relapse of malocclusion (crooked teeth) are searching for a metal-free solution to straighten their teeth. Dr. Reyhani and Dr. Hakimzadeh in Downey, Ca offer highly effective alternatives to adult braces.
A Cosmetic Alternative
Similar to eye glasses, every individual’s dental need is different. Depending on the severity of your malocclusion, braces may not be needed to treat your smile. Minimally crooked teeth may be corrected with a cosmetic procedure. As a solution, porcelain veneers can be bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to correct your smile without realigning your teeth. However, if your teeth are moderately to severely crooked, other alignment procedures may be needed.
How Do Braces Help Your Teeth?
Not only do braces straighten your teeth, but they also allow for bite pressure to be evenly distributed. If your teeth are evenly spaced, vertical, and in position to fit nicely against their opposites, meaning a top tooth aligning with its opposing bottom tooth correctly, your smile’s structural integrity will last longer than if your teeth are misaligned and distributing bite pressure unevenly.
Traditional braces move your teeth in small increments using a system of wires and brackets. Your teeth and their roots will be adjusted into a more suitable position, restoring your smile and bite alignment.
The Clear Alignment
For those opposed to porcelain veneers and traditional braces, a clear orthodontic treatment is available. Invisalign™ and ClearCorrect™ are aligners that correct malocclusion with plastic, removable trays. Depending on the patient’s needs, trays are typically given in pairs, one for the upper arch and one for the lower arch. About every two weeks, the patient is responsible for inserting a new set of trays to continue their teeth aligning process. The set of trays are created specifically for the patient’s prescribed tooth adjustment, and remain virtually invisible throughout the entire process.
About Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, DDS, provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health and function and help them enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
