It would be ideal if we all have perfectly aligned teeth from childhood to adulthood. Although unfortunately, this is not possible, it also does not mean that adults cannot wear orthodontia. In addition, the technological advances in orthodontics and its extraordinary results will surprise you.

Adult orthodontics – a smart choice regardless of age

If you ask any orthodontist in Pitampura, they will confirm that childhood is the best age to wear an appliance since the best results are obtained. On the other hand, it does not mean that in adulthood you can not improve your smile since you can wear braces, straighten your teeth in a surprising way and wear a smile like the famous ones in Hollywood.

In fact, the best dentist in Delhi indicates that one in five patients wearing an orthodontic appliance is over 18 years old.

In addition, remember that aesthetics, health and oral hygiene must be a daily priority regardless of age.

Is there an age limit to wear orthodontia?

All adults who wish to correct certain cosmetic or bite problems, even to avoid the early loss of some teeth due to dental crowding, are recommended to wear orthodontia. Now, of course, each case is different and the duration of treatment can vary from person to person.

Problems corrected by orthodontics in adults

First of all, we must bear in mind that before starting an orthodontic treatment our mouth must be in a favourable state of health. For example, in the case of dental caries or gum diseases (gingivitis or periodontitis), it is recommended to treat them before starting orthodontia.

Regarding the problems corrected by orthodontics, there are those related to dental malocclusion, among which we can find:

• Dental crowding.
• Diastemas or spaces between the dental pieces.
• Open, crossed, inverted bite, in scissors.
• Rotated teeth.
• Overbite.

In addition to poorly positioned teeth, there are other subtle signs that should send you to the orthodontist in Pitampura. Pay attention if you have difficulty chewing, abnormal or asymmetric shape of the maxillary bones, difficulty making certain sounds, clench your teeth both day and night, pain or noise from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

All these symptoms will make your treatment more complex and in case of abnormalities, it may be possible to include orthodontics combined with orthognathic surgery at the hospital level, to reposition the jaw.

How does orthodontics work in adults?

Basically, the principle of orthodontics is to apply pressure to the teeth until the ideal position is reached. The dentist in Delhi applies brackets (for traditional orthodontics) or attachments (for invisible orthodontics) to the teeth to guide them in the right direction. There are also cases of orthodontia when it is necessary to place gummies in the brackets.

In some cases, obtaining the desired results requires the extraction of one or more teeth to create space. But the opposite can also happen: teeth have gaps. To obtain a perfect smile, orthodontics will be used to join the incisors with the canines, using implants to fill the remaining spaces.

At the end of the day, everything depends on the situation of each patient and digital planning done with a lot of experience by the dentist in Pitampura.

In addition, during the first days of treatment, an adaptation period is necessary since discomfort in the teeth, inflammation of the gums due to the pressure of the device, difficulties in speaking or chewing appear.  

How to choose the best orthodontic treatment?

Whatever the reason you need orthodontics, it is vital that you understand the results of each treatment from the beginning, the duration and that you do not insist on an appliance if it is not the right one for you. Just because it worked for a friend, family member or acquaintance, it won’t necessarily work for you.

In conclusion, you should be guided by the specialist’s recommendations and analyze the functional and aesthetic advantages.

Currently, there are many varieties of treatments from the most conventional to the aesthetic. It often depends on the preferences and economy of each one.

• Traditional orthodontics with metal brackets – they are the first existing orthodontic treatment, resistant and with proven efficacy, but visible on the teeth. However, they have evolved quite a bit and the braces are smaller than before.
• Traditional orthodontia with sapphire/ceramic/polycarbonate brackets – we could say that they are the evolution of the metallic ones since sapphire/ceramic/polycarbonate brackets are more discreet and comfortable. They are more expensive than their predecessor and the downside is that they break more easily and require replacement.
• Self-ligating brackets – are similar to metal brackets with the difference that they do not have wires around the brackets.
• Lingual orthodontics – the same results, but 100% aesthetic since they are placed on the inside of the teeth. In this case, the price is also increasing.
• Invisible orthodontics– they are the most aesthetic since it is based on almost transparent “removable” splints. They are comfortable, aesthetic, allow normal oral hygiene and their results are impressive. Also, the competitive market has made the price more affordable than before for this option.

A very important fact to keep in mind is that regardless of your choice in orthodontics, at the end of the treatment it is recommended to wear a retainer since the teeth “have a memory” and could return to the initial position.

Tips for orthodontic adults

If you are hesitating between one treatment or another, we at Vardhman Dental Care, dental clinic in Pitampura, are here to solve all your doubts related to the most suitable orthodontics for you, our dental patient.