Orthodontic Treatments For Adults

Braces and orthodontic treatments are not just for children. Almost half of our patients are adults requiring adult orthodontic treatments. Modern orthodontic treatments by experienced Orthodontists can help treat dental concerns for patients of all ages, so if you have a bite discrepancy, crooked teeth, overlapping teeth, a misaligned jaw, ‘buck’ teeth or one of many other dental complaints, Orthoworx can help find the adult brace you need.

See the smile, not the brace

Modern braces work hard to fix your smile. Cosmetic braces (including the Invisalign range) treat your condition without attracting unwanted attention. As a Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider, Orthoworx offers the complete range of braces for adults, including Invisalign and ceramic braces.

Why do I need orthodontic treatment for adults?

Adult orthodontics are teeth straightening and jaw alignment treatment options for adults, just as it is for children and teens.

Sometimes the issues are straightforward, sometimes they’re more complex, there are many reasons why adults choose to have their teeth straightened. Adults may have crooked teeth or a bad overbite from childhood but weren’t able to have it rectified until now. Genetics can also play into common orthodontic problems, or prolonged habits from childhood such as sucking your thumb can lead to front teeth misalignment.

It is also natural for teeth to wear down or shift as we age, even after receiving treatment in younger years. This is often when people who have had orthodontic treatments as children haven’t taken the necessary steps to ensure straight teeth for the long-term, i.e., not wearing retainers as instructed.

The most common situations where adult orthodontic treatment might be considered range from:

• Crowded, crooked or misplaced teeth.
• Protruding teeth (overbites).
• Underbites.
• Deep bites.
• Jaw and/or facial asymmetry.
• Excessive spacing between the teeth.
• Realignment of the teeth prior to the placement of veneers, crowns, implants or even dentures.

The best orthodontic treatments for adults?

At Orthoworx, our experts comprehend that traditional metal braces aren’t the most appealing orthodontic solution. For adults, some are concerned that wearing visible braces could lead to unwanted impacts on their daily lives such as making them more self-conscious during work hours to negatively impacting people socially.

However, thanks to modern technology, we can deliver effective and inconspicuous orthodontic solutions for any adult, all of which can integrate comfortably with your lifestyle.

Adult braces and orthodontics available to you from Orthoworx include:

Retainers

At Orthoworx, our experienced team can offer two types of retainers; removable or permanent. Retainers prevent your teeth from moving after they’ve been initially straightened with braces as over time, your teeth will try to shift back into their original position (known as a relapse). When issued and used as instructed, a permanent or removable retainer can prevent this from occurring.

• Removable retainers

  Also known as wire retainers, these removable adult orthodontic solutions are made of thin metal wire and acrylic that is shaped to fit the roof of your mouth, or along the inside of the lower teeth. The attached metal is responsible for maintaining alignment.

• Permanent retainers

  Permanent retainers feature a braided wire curved to fit the shape of your straightened teeth. It is then bonded (cemented) to the inside of your front teeth to prevent them from moving from their new position. They are used when your specialist orthodontist believes the teeth are likely to relapse.

Ceramic Braces

As their name suggests, ceramic braces (or porcelain braces), are a fantastic adult orthodontic treatment solution. For a look that is less noticeable, ceramic braces are celebrated for their strong material. The brackets themselves can either be cleared or colour-matched to the natural shade of your teeth. Combined with the traditional wiring method ceramic braces are far more appealing and discreet treatment options.

Lingual brace

Lingual braces are another orthodontic treatment for adults that are virtually invisible as they are fitted behind your teeth- which means no metal brackets or wires on view. Lingual braces feature custom-made brackets and wires that are made to fit your teeth, providing extra control and delivering precise results. For adults with severely crowded teeth, spacing issues or overbite problems, these are the best option.

Invisalign For Adults

Clear aligners or trays, commonly known as Invisalign, are steadily growing to become the most popular orthodontic solution for adults. These nearly invisible aligners are the least disruptive treatment option for your lifestyle, allowing you to still eat, drink and clean when you want to, remove them as necessary all the while moving your teeth into their correct position.

Diamond Invisalign Provider

As a Diamond Invisalign Provider in Sydney, Orthoworx has the proven experience and highest quality of trained Orthodontists to help treat your dental concern with minimal inconvenience to you.

If you would like to consult one of our experienced Orthodontists in Sydney to find out how we can help treat your adult teeth, please click here to contact us.