
A growing number of our patients are adults who are taking steps toward obtaining the healthy smile that they deserve. Technological advances in equipment and new aesthetic options make it easier and more practical for adults to achieve the smile they have always wanted. Today’s braces and aligners are more cosmetically pleasing and comfortable than appliances of the past. Treatment time and discomfort are now reduced. You can also choose the treatment approach that best suits your lifestyle: stainless steel braces, ceramic braces (clear braces), invisible aligners, or even inside braces (lingual braces).
Benefits of adult treatment. While orthodontics offer great cosmetic benefits, well-aligned teeth and a proper bite also improve overall dental health. Straight teeth are easier to clean, resulting in healthier teeth and gums and ultimately helping adults maintain their smiles for life. Treatment can also help you avoid difficulties with your Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) or jaw joint. Dysfunction in this joint is characterised by painful headaches, ear pain, neck and shoulder pain, clicking or popping in the jaw, etc.