Orthodontic Treatment

Many people believe braces are only for children yet 50% of orthodontic treatment performed today is on adults.

Straightening teeth using appliances, both fixed and removable, is the treatment referred to as orthodontics. This has always been common in children as their teeth are easier to move into a more suitable position to create a more functional, straighter and healthier smile.

Orthodontics looks at the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities (malocclusion) and is frequently performed to improve a person’s appearance by straightening the teeth.

An attractive smile is just one of the benefits of an orthodontic treatment.

Crowded and overlapping teeth are harder to clean and can increase the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and eventual tooth loss. Having your teeth straightened will make it easier for you to look after them.

Teeth can be moved at any ages, as long as the gum and bone are healthy. Because the basic process involved in moving teeth is the same in adults as in children, orthodontic treatment can usually be successful at any age. However, because adult’s facial bones are no longer growing, some severe malocclusions cannot be corrected with braces alone. In these cases, orthodontic treatment is combined with jaw surgery and can achieve dramatic improvements.

If you would like to know more about how orthodontics can straighten your smile, talk to the dental professionals at TOPGUM Dental Artistry today.

Click here to review before and afters in our orthodontic treatment gallery.