Orthodontic Care For Adults

Missing out on getting orthodontic care in your teenage years doesn't sentence you to a lifetime with crooked teeth. Your dentist at Reston Sunrise Dentistry, Dr. Hanah Pham, offers adult orthodontic care and Invisalign in Reston, VA.

Why Adults Need Orthodontic Care

Adults who need orthodontic care may want to correct dental defects that they didn't when they were younger. Common dental imperfections requiring orthodontic care in adulthood include:

• Underbite
• Overbite
• Crossbite
• Crooked teeth
• Gapped teeth

Correcting dental defects with orthodontic care in adulthood will help you improve your confidence and prevent future dental problems. Neglecting orthodontic problems may increase your risk of tooth damage, jaw pain, soft tissue damage, and speech problems.

Here are your orthodontic treatment options as an adult:

Traditional Braces 

Traditional metal braces are great at what they do and that's correcting dental defects. They use metal wires and brackets to straighten your smile by slowly shifting your teeth into proper alignment. If you're not worried about having visible metal braces as an adult, you may benefit from getting traditional metal braces from your dentist. If you'd prefer to hide your orthodontic device, your dentist offers other options.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces can help correct dental defects in the same way that metal braces do. However, they are less visible than metal braces because they have ceramic brackets instead.

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are fitted to the inner side of your teeth, completely hidden from view. They may take little getting used to after installation. However, they are suitable if you'd prefer a completely hidden orthodontic device.

Invisalign

Invisalign clear aligners can help adults correct their dental defects without drawing attention. They are almost invisible when you have them on and they're removable too. Invisalign in Reston, VA, uses clear aligner trays to gently shift your teeth over time. You can move on to a new set of aligners every two weeks until you reach your perfect smile.

If you'd like to discuss orthodontic care options like braces or Invisalign in Reston, VA, consult your dentist. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Pham of Reston Sunrise Dentistry, by calling (703) 860-4148.