Why Might I Need Braces?
It’s rare to be born with properly aligned jaws and teeth. Genetics, tooth development, accidents, and oral hygiene all play a role in the straightness and function of your smile. But you don’t need to spend your life feeling uncomfortable or insecure. With the aid of orthodontic treatment, your jaws and teeth can be realigned, leading to heightened confidence and dental function.
How Hinsdale Orthodontic Treatment Works
Made of ceramic, metal, or plastic, orthodontic appliances are structures that effect change on your teeth. They may be fixed (bonded in place), or removable. Placing gentle but constant force on the teeth allows appliances to move them into the correct position.
With the passing of time, braces have become less noticeable and more patient-friendly. Both brackets and wires can be clear or metal, and the ties are also customizable. Modern materials also make orthodontic treatment faster than it once was, delivering straight smiles in record time.
How Long Will Braces Take?
Treatment time is dependent on the growth of the mouth and face, and the severity of the malocclusion. Different people respond in varying ways to treatment, so the length of time to completion can be tough to estimate; average treatment time is 2 years. You will receive a time estimate at your consultation.
You can help speed along your straightening by diligently wearing your rubber bands, and engaging in proper oral hygiene.
Two-Phase Treatment
This specialized process combines straightening with natural physical changes. By engaging with the growth process, two-phase treatment creates stable results that last, and work with your facial structure.
Two-phase treatment is typically only possible when the patient is young, and still developing. Seek out orthodontic treatment for your children early on, so that they can benefit from this method. Adults typically require more extensive, more complicated orthodontic treatment, because their bones have solidified completely.
That’s not to say that orthodontic treatment is ever impossible. Whether you’re interested in Hinsdale orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child, there’s no reason to hesitate – schedule a consultation today.
