If you didn’t wear braces as a child, you don’t have to live with crooked teeth as an adult. Bellasera Family Dentistry, specializing in cosmetic dentistry in Matthews, NC, offers several options for straightening your teeth. Here their caring staff and experienced dentists explain your options.

Dentist’s Top Teeth Straightening Methods for Adults

1. Traditional Braces

With traditional braces, the dentist attaches metal brackets to the front of the teeth. A wire connects the braces and is adjusted to move individual teeth as needed. They are available in different colors, but you can also get clear braces to make them less visible. They also can’t be removed during the day, which makes compliance a non-issue. The biggest challenge is keeping your teeth clean by using an interdental brush to get underneath the wires.  

2. Lingual Braces

Linguar braces, or inside braces, are almost the same as traditional ones, except the metal brackets are mounted on the inside of the teeth. One advantage is they are impossible to see from the outside. However, it can take longer for teeth to shift positions. This option requires special orthodontic training, which is why it’s not as common as other straightening treatments.

3. Invisalign®

Invisalign has gained popularity, because it is almost impossible to detect. Your teeth are straightened through the use of retainers, which are switched out every two weeks. Invisalign makes it easy to clean your teeth, because the retainer can be removed when you eat or drink. The aligners must be worn 22 hours a day to achieve the desired results.

Talk to your dentist to determine which option is best for you. The team at Bellasera Family Dentistry will be happy to create a treatment plan at your next appointment. They also offer other cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening. Visit the website for more information or call (704) 321-7929 to make an appointment.