Most people associate braces with teenagers, but adult orthodontics are becoming increasingly popular.

Why has adult orthodontics become so popular?

There are many reasons why adult orthodontics has become popular in recent years. One of the major reasons is the range of treatments now available. In the past, people who wanted to have orthodontic treatment were greeted without options, only fixed braces, but now there is a huge range of treatments, from invisible braces to removable appliances.

Treatment time

Another reason is treatment time; fixed braces usually take longer than 12 months to straighten the teeth, but there are now treatments on the market that can straighten the teeth in a matter of weeks and this is much more appealing to patients, especially those who are gearing up for a special occasion and the more image-conscious patients.

Cost

Cost is another reason, with more and more practices enabling patients to spread the cost of payment via flexible finance plans; this means that treatment is more widely available.

Orthodontic treatment may also have boomed because of greater focus on image in the media. We are bombarded by images of people with perfect teeth and this has undoubtedly encouraged many people to take the plunge and have treatment to enhance the aesthetic of their smiles.

Which treatments are available?

There are many different options for adult patients, including invisible aligners, Six Month Smiles, Damon braces, traditional fixed braces, lingual braces and the Inman Aligner. Some treatments are suitable for most patients, while others are restricted to patients with minor orthodontic problems. To discuss braces treatment further, please contact Dublin18 Dental Care near Foxrock for more help.