ADULT ORTHODONTICS

Achieve Straight teeth as an Adult with Aligner Orthodontics

Orthodontics is possible, even if you're no longer a teenager.  These days, more and more adults are discovering the benefits of orthodontic treatment in later life. Age should not be considered a barrier to enhancing the appearance, health and function of your smile with Orthodontics.

Straightening crowded teeth can improve the look of your smile and make hygiene and chewing easier.   Orthodontics is one way to achieve an ideal aesthetic result and good chewing function if complex issues exist.

Invisalign® at Melbourne Dentistry

Modern orthodontic treatments can now include clear aligner therapies. This is orthodontics without fixed braces. Orthodontic tooth movement is achieved through a series of sequential clear plastic trays called aligners. Aligners are worn over your teeth and apply pressure to the teeth to reposition them over time. Trusted systems like Invisalign®, Spark Aligners®, Angel Aligner® or Smartee Aligners® are leaders in clear aligner orthodontics, and are offered through our practice (in-house or specialist referral), depending on individual needs. Results with aligners are still achieved safely, but much faster than previously thought possible. Best of all, they are hardly noticeable and you can remove them to eat and clean your teeth!

 

Why have Orthodontics as an Adult?

Orthodontic needs for adults may range from:

  • correcting one tooth that has moved or become more prominent over time because.... it bugs you or food catches around it and its hard to keep clean

 

  • straightening slightly crowded teeth because of relapse of past orthodontic treatment, for example, if you were not able to consistently wear your orthodontic retainer

 

  • you've suddenly lost your retainers and need new ones before your teeth move!  An appropriate retention program will help minimize the likelihood of treatment relapse (teeth re-crowding). We offer VIVERA™ retainers made by Invisalign® (Available in sets of one to three - so you have back ups, just in case!)

 

  • simply because you want to look more attractive, feel confident and chew well

 

  • if you've missed out on orthodontic treatment in your teenage years and would now like beautiful straight, white teeth

 

  • if you're unhappy with the changes in your smile with age because your teeth are now crowding over, wearing unevenly or, tipping and moving because of past tooth loss

 

  • if you need space to replace missing teeth as the first step for placing a dental implant,

 

 

  • so ideal proportions can be achieved if you are having a complete smile makeover or full mouth rehabilitation program for either aesthetic, functional or health reasons

 

Referral To Specialist Orthodontists

Depending on the complexity of your dental issues, it may be necessary to refer you to a Specialist Orthodontist. We use highly respected, trusted and experienced providers.

Book an appointment with us for more specific information and you can start your journey to a straighter smile today!

We can advise you regarding options to manage any additional aesthetic concerns.