Orthodontics is not just about straightening teeth just for the aesthetics. Also, there’s a bigger component into that. We do orthodontics not just for aesthetics, but also for oral health. When your teeth are crowded you’re more likely to end up with gum disease and bone loss around those teeth, and over time that can lead even to losing teeth prematurely.
We do orthodontics to straighten those teeth, to give them healthier smiles. We do orthodontics for patients in their teenage years all the way into the 70s. The orthodontics can improve oral health. It can definitely improve their overall smile.
I’ve been doing Invisalign for 18 years. I’ve seen the development of orthodontics with Invisalign, or with trays. It’s a great option for patients that don’t want the visible appearance of braces. It gives them the ability to go about their day and not look like a teenager, you know, as an adult. It gives them the ability to easily brush their teeth before they put the trays back in after eating. It allows them to treat their orthodontic needs discreetly and with less of an inconvenience of having braces stuck on the teeth.
