Orthodontics For Adults
Get Your Most Confident Smile at Any Age
Our adult patients truly appreciate their new, beautiful smiles and renewed confidence! The increasing popularity of adult braces highlights their benefits, such as improved dental health and aesthetics. Getting orthodontic treatment improves your appearance, and it enhances your oral health for a lifetime.
Most people are excellent candidates for orthodontic treatment and you may be, too. If you’re interested in high-quality orthodontics for adults, we have many options at our orthodontic offices in Columbia, Florence, Greenville, and Orangeburg, SC, then our team at White Brown Smiles is here to help!
Braces Aren’t Just for Teenagers
According to the AAO, 20% of all orthodontic patients in America are more than 21 years of age. While traditionally, braces were seen as a dental treatment for teenagers, today’s patients are realizing that adults have options, too. Adult orthodontic treatment is important because adults have fully formed teeth and bone structures, which can affect treatment duration and outcomes.
Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
No matter your age, straighter teeth provide multiple benefits for your oral health as well as your personal well-being. For adults, the advantages are even greater. They include:
- Enhanced appearance & smile
- Increased oral health
- Improved self-confidence
- Prevention of oral health issues like gum disease and tooth decay
- Prevention of bone loss caused by improperly positioned teeth
- Improved ability to bite and chew
- Correction of crooked teeth, enhancing self-esteem and oral health
Available Adult Orthodontic Treatment Options
If the idea of wearing traditional braces is keeping you from a beautiful set of teeth, then you’ll be glad to know that advancements in modern orthodontics mean you now have multiple options. Various options for orthodontics for adults include conventional metal braces, clear aligners, and invisible braces, each with different costs and types. In addition to traditional metal braces, we offer the options below for adults who prefer a more discreet treatment method.
Ceramic braces, with their tooth-colored brackets, blend in with natural teeth, making them more aesthetically pleasing. Conventional metal braces have also seen modern improvements, becoming smaller and more comfortable, which enhances their effectiveness for specific adult orthodontic issues.
Clear Aligners
A series of virtually invisible clear aligner trays move your teeth into their optimal position. Clear aligners are one of the many orthodontic treatments available for adults. The treatment result is equal to traditional braces and is typically achieved in less time.
Clear Braces
Designed to work just like traditional metal braces, but they are made with clear or tooth-colored pieces that fit on your teeth so that the braces are nearly undetectable.
Orthodontic treatments for adults are becoming increasingly popular, offering more discreet and comfortable options that challenge the stereotype that these treatments are only for children and teenagers.
Lingual Braces
Placed behind your teeth, lingual braces are completely hidden and offer the same effective treatment as traditional metal braces.
Orthodontics in adults can present unique challenges, such as longer treatment times and potential discomfort, but the outcomes are often highly effective, with many patients experiencing significant improvements.
Learn More About Your Adult Options at Our Orthodontic Offices in Columbia, Florence, Greenville & Orangeburg, SC
To experience our 5-star-rated orthodontic care, schedule your Complimentary New Patient Smile Assessment today by calling (803) 749-4746 to reach any of our offices. You may also click here for our convenient online form. Your appointment includes the following:
Discuss Your Goals
In-Depth Exam
Digital X-Rays
Custom Treatment Plan
