Do braces ruin your smile?

By bringing the teeth and jaws into alignment, braces and Invisalign® can have a positive impact on your face shape and features. For a mild case, such as mild spaces or crowding, the smile may be the only noticeable improvement of your face.

Can I change my mind about braces?

Braces are a very effective way to move teeth, but they do have many drawbacks. First, they’re highly visible. You might not think this matters, but after you get a few odd looks or notice people responding to you differently, you might change your mind.

Can you switch from braces to Invisalign?

In some cases, switching from metal braces to Invisalign aligners is possible, but in other cases, it’s not. Some patients even turn to Invisalign because they are not happy with the results they achieved with metal braces. However, any change in your treatment will need to be discussed with your orthodontist.

Why are my teeth not perfect after braces?

The issue is the teeth shapes. The teeth wore down at different rates so they are different lengths. No amount of braces will solve this, the only solution is cosmetic bonding. You can see the teeth haven’t been moved but the shapes have been improved making a much more even smile.

Do braces mess up your face?

However, while it’s obvious to see that braces can affect the look of your teeth, you may not realize that this will have a severe impact on the way that your face looks. Orthodontic problems can cause lips, cheeks, and even your chin to look uneven.

Does anyone get braces anymore?

A: Not anymore. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, these days, one out of five orthodontic patients is over the age of 21. (Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities in the teeth by straightening them.)

Is Invisalign better than braces?

Invisalign seems like a great solution to the “metal mouth” problem of braces. Without wires or brackets, it seems like the aligners would be less painful, and because you can remove them, both the appliance and the teeth are much easier to clean.

Is it bad to get braces again?

Why Having Braces Again Won’t Be as Bad as You Think The good news is your crooked teeth can be straightened again, and treatment most likely won’t take as long as it did the first time. As long as you see an orthodontist soon after your teeth start shifting they shouldn’t be as out of place as they were before you had braces.

Do you want discrete or Invisible braces?

Everyone wants discrete braces, and most people want invisible braces. If the end result you want is to have a better smile, then, naturally, you don’t want to spend 12 months or more with your teeth covered in metal! It’s important that you are happy with how the braces you get will look on you while you are wearing them.

Can Invisalign Fix my metal mouth problem?

Invisalign seems like a great solution to the “metal mouth” problem of braces. Without wires or brackets, it seems like the aligners would be less painful, and because you can remove them, both the appliance and the teeth are much easier to clean. While Invisalign is great for some people, it cannot solve some of the more severe alignment problems.