Adolescents
Why are the teenage years recommended for Orthodontic treatment?
The teenage years are usually the best time for orthodontic treatment. Having braces as a teenager is usually simpler and more comfortable as compared to having braces as an adult.
This is mainly because there is a lot of growth going on during the teenage years and this growth can often be harnessed to help correct orthodontic problems because the jaw bones and soft tissues are more pliable during this time.
Orthodontic treatment for teenagers usually takes between 18 to 24 months. Some complex problems, such as impacted teeth or jaw discrepancies, may result in longer treatment time.
What kinds of braces are suitable for teenagers?
Technological advances have now brought about more orthodontic treatment options than ever before.
These include:
These are the most popular type of braces for teenagers. Again, thanks to technology, most braces are now smaller and less bulky than they used to be, making them more comfortable and easy to get used to.
At Capital Smiles, we use low-profile metal brackets to further enhance patient comfort. Coloured or plain elastic ligatures can be used with metal brackets and these are changed at regular intervals so that your teenager can have a bit of fun with different colours on their braces.
These are like metal braces but are less visible as the brackets are either clear or tooth-coloured. These are a good option for teenagers who would prefer to have braces that are less obvious than metal braces.
Ceramic braces are just as effective and efficient as metal braces. Tooth coloured ligatures are used with ceramic brackets for a discreet look. However, coloured ligatures can also still be used with ceramic brackets if your teenager would like to have some colour added to the ceramic brackets every now and again.
These are braces that are placed behind the teeth and are the only truly invisible braces option. Here at Capital Smiles, we use WIN lingual braces from DW Lingual Systems in Germany, which are the most precise and efficient lingual braces available today.
These braces are customised to fit your child’s teeth and have been proven to deliver excellent results. WIN lingual brackets are low-profile, hence less bulky and easy to get used to.
Dr. Singh will assess your child’s case and go through all available options with you and your child to ensure that your teenager benefits from the most suitable braces option for him or her.
To arrange for a consultation with our specialist orthodontist Dr Jasprit Singh, please call us on 02 6111 2946 or 0456 711 950.
