It’s no longer true that only children should wear braces and that adults are stigmatized when they wear them.
An increasing number of adults in the US have been wearing braces in recent years, and in the UK the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) estimates that about a million adults are wearing braces as well.
There are several reasons why invisible dental braces have become much more acceptable in our society lately.
One reason is that there are several types of braces available, and some of them are barely noticeable. They can also be much more comfortable, in sharp contrast to some traditional braces that required the use of huge metal braces, large steel wires, and strange-looking headgear. Recent advances in orthodontics have also greatly shortened the treatment period and now fewer visits to the dentist are required.
Your smile and general appearance also improve tremendously after wearing braces, and in today’s society, such matters are important. People are often judged by their appearance. An unsightly smile can derail or have adverse effects on your career and prevent your advancement. It may even prevent you from getting your dream job. In some industries such as the performing arts and in jobs that require direct contact with customers, the quality of your smile is crucial for success.
Adults also obviously need a great smile for their social life. This is especially true for older people who are getting back to the dating scene. Braces offer results that can help them look younger and more attractive.
And of course, there are health reasons too. Misaligned teeth increase the chance of plaque buildup, and this eventually leads to gum disease and other dental conditions.
If you have any sort of misalignment problem, crooked teeth, or unsightly gaps in your teeth, then it’s not too late to get braces even if you’re already an adult. Even seniors are getting them.
Call us at our office Coastal Smiles Dentistry at Monkey Junction Office (910) 796-8305 or our Landfall Office (910) 239-9231, and we can provide your teeth with braces that are hardly noticeable. The treatment period will be shorter, the results will be excellent, safety and hygiene issues are addressed, and the cost may be lower than what you may expect.