Can Adults Also Get Houston Braces?

Most of our South Houston dentist patients who undergo dental braces treatment are children, but did you know that we also get a fair amount of adult patients? Just because we recommend getting braces when you’re a child does not mean getting braces later is out of the question. Adults can and should wear Houston braces if they have a malocclusion.

Malocclusions Affect People of All Ages

Different malocclusions warrant different Houston braces treatments. If you had a malocclusion–which is defined as a bad bite–as a kid, then chances are it did not go away when you became an adult. If left unaddressed, malocclusions will cause multiple problems for your dental health. Such problems that our adult patients come to our South Houston dentist for include:

• Headaches
• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Speech impairments
• Difficulty chewing and digesting. 

Dental braces at our Houston and South Houston dentist offices help correct these issues, even if the correction takes a little longer.

Centra Dental Offers Multiple Houston Braces Options for Adults

Today, Houston braces are much more subtle and lightweight than they used to be, so adults and teenagers alike can wear them without feeling as self-conscious. We offer metal braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign to suit different types of malocclusions, as well as different patient preferences.

South Houston Invisalign

For adults with minor malocclusions, Invisalign may be favorable as the most flexible and subtle treatment option because it helps adults feel less worried about having a smile covered by metal.

South Houston Ceramic Dental Braces

On the other hand, adults who suffer more moderate malocclusions may benefit more from either metal braces or ceramic braces. Ceramic braces are the next most subtle treatment option, as both the brackets and the archwire blend in with the color of the teeth more easily while being a little stronger than Invisalign.

South Houston Metal Dental Braces

Metal braces, while more subtle and comfortable than they used to be, are still a bit noticeable. However, they work on all malocclusions, especially the most severe cases. Our metal braces can move teeth vertically, align teeth that are higher than they should be, and also rotate teeth.

Centra Dental In South Houston Helps Adults Achieve A Healthy Smile With Houston Braces

If you are an adult hoping to straighten your teeth, please book an appointment with us so our South Houston dentists can complete your orthodontic evaluation. We will address your concerns and determine the best treatment plan for you.