Your age should not stop you from receiving orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist will surely consider a range of variables when designing your customised treatment plan, rarely is age considered a determining factor. Adults and adolescents can both receive successful treatment; in fact, one out of three orthodontic patients is an adult.
An adult’s teeth can also be moved
The physiological process involved in moving teeth is the same for all ages, and over time all teeth move in response to the force being applied to them. Although the treatment for adults may take a little longer because of their denser bone tissue, age does not prevent stop teeth movement and orthodontic problems can be fixed just as easily as they are in children and teenagers.
Anyone providing braces or aligners is an orthodontist.
False. Although braces or aligners are offered by general dentists and online companies, they cannot be considered an orthodontic specialist. An orthodontist undergoes additional years of advanced training at an accredited residency program, and is a member of the orthodontic association. By choosing a registered orthodontist, you are opting to be treated by a professional who has the necessary skills and experience to give you a beautiful smile. It is important to note that if you allow anyone who is not an orthodontist to try to move your teeth, your face and smile could be permanently damaged.
Orthodontists are extremely expensive
Orthodontists need to customise treatment for every patient, and so their fees will vary according to the treatment and complexity of each patient’s case.Some cases only take a few months to treat, while other more difficult cases may take several years. Our clinic consultation is free and we offer flexible payment plans. To ensure you get the best results, trust your teeth and smile to an orthodontic specialist, who will carefully monitor your progress and safely adjust your teeth, making sure that your bite is the best it can be.
You don’t need to have office visits in order to achieve straight teeth.
If you do not visit your orthodontist, your teeth will not be monitored, and so you run the risk of facing problems. It is important to monitor the progress of your treatment and the health of your gums, teeth and jaws, which can only be done by a close-up observation. The visits must be completed by a trained orthodontist in case problems arise, and/or mid-course treatment correction is necessary. Fortunately, thanks to the advanced technology available today, patients can extend the interval between each visit up to 8-10 weeks.
Orthodontic treatment will take years.
Orthodontic treatment requires gradual, controlled and carefully calculated movement of your teeth in order to ensure your teeth arrive at their proper positions and you achieve the best results. The time of treatment will vary depending on the complexity of the case. For some simple cases treatment will take no more than a few months to complete, but for other more complex cases it could take a longer period of time. It is imperative that your treatment is managed by a professional orthodontist. You should not trust your case to someone who attempts orthodontics as a side business, as the damage that may result would be irreversible.
Orthodontic treatment is only cosmetic
Beautifully aligned teeth and a lovely smile are just the external results of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment has the duel benefit of an improved appearance and functionality. When teeth and jaws are in alignment, actions such as biting, chewing, and even speaking are improved.
Orthodontists only offer metal braces
Although metal braces are a tool at the Orthodontist’s disposal, they are by no means the only one. Orthodontists are highly trained and spend years studying teeth movement; consequently, they choose the right form of treatment for each patient, and do not pressurise patients into using a product or service from individual companies. There are many appliances (devices that have been designed to move teeth) that can be either fixed or removable, and include clear options. We use the very best appliances at the right time to achieve the best results.
Orthodontic treatment is limited to kids
False. Orthodontic treatment is for people of all ages, and age is not a barrier for treatment, and in 2014, nearly 1.5 million adults were treated by orthodontists. It is imperative that a qualified orthodontist provides the treatment for adults as they have the training, expertise and experience to treat cases that are more complicated due to prior dental work or even gum disease. Orthodontists are doctors who have not only graduated from dental school,but have also successfully completed an extra three years of education in an accredited orthodontic residency program. By choosing to receive orthodontic treatment by an orthodontist, you can be rest assured that you are being treated by an expert in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, a qualified specialist who has the necessary skills and experience to give you a beautiful smile.
