At Yankee Valley Dental, we offer kids and adults in Airdrie several braces options to fix crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth. Today’s braces are smaller and less noticeable, and you can even choose tooth-coloured ceramic braces or clear aligners for adults.
Before you get started, Dr. Parsa will sit down with you to discuss the options, including how they work, how long braces might take and the care they’ll need. She may suggest that you combine braces with other orthodontic care such as removing teeth to make space. If cost is a factor, Yankee Valley Dental will consider your financial situation, work with your insurance companies and offer payment plans to make braces more affordable.
At What Age Can Orthodontic Care be Done?
Problems with bite and teeth alignment become more obvious after permanent teeth start to come in, around the age of seven. Dr. Parsa may recommend appliances at an early age (i.e. before your permanent adult teeth come in) because your mouth is still growing and she can stop a problem before it develops. There are also appliance available to help with thumb sucking.
Less noticeable orthodontics and insurance coverage is convincing more and more adults to improve their smile through Airdrie orthodontics.
That being said, you don’t have to be young to benefit from orthodontic treatment. In cases where adults have heavy wear on their teeth, using braces to align teeth is an important first step for an ideal treatment plan. Dr. Parsa can explain these options further during her complimentary consultations. Less noticeable orthodontics and insurance coverage is convincing more and more adults to improve their smile through Airdrie orthodontics.
Whether you choose traditional braces or Invisalign®, book your consultation with Yankee Valley Dental to discuss your braces options in Airdrie.
What You Need to Know
Braces work by using pressure to gradually move your teeth into place. Depending on your mouth, you may only need to move one or two teeth, but other times you may need to make adjustments to all your teeth. Dr. Parsa will create a customized map of the required teeth adjustments to get that optimal straight smile.To put on conventional braces, Dr. Parsa will attach brackets to each tooth with glue, and then attach these brackets with an arch wire. Arch wires are typically held in place with rubber elastics or wire ties. The brackets can be metal or ceramic, and the rubber can be clear or coloured, depending on your preference.
Dr. Parsa is trained to offer Invisalign® Aligner Therapy, a virtually invisible and faster alternative to traditional braces. Each aligner shifts your teeth slightly, gradually moving your teeth into position. Dr. Parsa will create a 3D digital image of your teeth and map out a precise treatment plan that shows you the exact movements required. She will also be able to estimate how long it will take. Once you get your Invisalign Aligners, you’ll wear them for 20 to 22 hours a day, taking them out to eat, brush and floss. You’ll visit Dr. Parsa every six weeks or so to check your progress and make adjustments if needed.
Whether you choose traditional braces or Invisalign®, after your treatment you will want to consider using a retainer to help prevent your teeth from shifting back to their initial position. The longer your teeth are prevented from shifting, the more likely it is that the gum fibers will adjust, further mitigating the chance of movement. For the first three month you should wear the retainers full time, but after that period you can choose to wear them only at night.
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