{"id":10692,"date":"2022-05-03T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/?p=10692"},"modified":"2024-02-13T05:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T05:12:13","slug":"can-i-get-braces-as-an-adult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/can-i-get-braces-as-an-adult\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I get braces as an adult?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The more technology develops the more time we\u2019re spending in our lives online. It\u2019s very common now for us to be using multiple social media outlets and online work profiles to keep connected. With the age of social media comes a pressure to present ourselves at our very best, and at The Dental Studio<\/strong> we believe all our patients have the right to feel confident in their own skin and if having braces as an adult can help you on that trajectory, then we would be happy to be part of the journey. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about orthodontics in Colchester<\/a> as an adult. \"Facial<\/p>\n

Benefits of orthodontics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firstly and probably most obviously is improved smile confidence. If you\u2019ve spent your life feeling self-conscious about your smile then finally opting for a teeth-straightening system could make a huge difference to how you feel about yourself and your life. There are many psychological benefits linked to teeth straightening, including less anxiety, improved body image and better sleep. Sometimes we don\u2019t realise the impact one particular thing is having on us, but the effects of self-consciousness and stress on the body can have major implications for our overall health.<\/p>\n

Secondly, improved oral health. Many patients don\u2019t realise the huge impact that straightening their teeth can have upon their overall mouth health. We often find with patients who have gone through an orthodontics in Colchester<\/strong> treatment plan that their overall gum health improves and now they are able to get a better clean around teeth that before weren\u2019t reachable, due to overlaps and overcrowding. Being able to really clean your teeth well has a lasting impact on your long-term oral health, as we know tooth decay and gum disease are mainly caused by tartar and plaque build-up, which accumulates due to brushing being neglected.<\/p>\n

A third benefit is improved function. It\u2019s very common for misalignment, overcrowding or gaps to cause issues with our teeth\u2019s functionality without us realising. It can cause problems with chewing food that you won\u2019t necessarily notice, which in turn has an impact on your digestive system. It can also cause people to grind their teeth at night, if you\u2019re someone frequently suffering headaches and jaw aches for no obvious reason it\u2019s likely linked to tooth grinding. Patients who undergo orthodontics in Colchester<\/strong> procedures, often report less tooth grinding post treatment.<\/p>\n

Are there more adult-friendly options?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Understandably many adult patients we see looking for braces are apprehensive about opting for a fixed wire brace and they might feel self-conscious in a professional working environment. Luckily, with the development of systems like Invisalign and Six Month Smiles, patients can now enjoy teeth straightening in a far more subtle way. Invisalign, for instance, uses clear removable trays that allow for better teeth cleaning and offers less overall disruption to your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

If you would like to speak to a member of our team at The Dental Studio<\/strong> about the prospect of adult braces don\u2019t hesitate to get in contact. One of the team would be happy to talk you through all the treatment plans available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The more technology develops the more time we\u2019re spending in our lives online. It\u2019s very common now for us to be using multiple social media outlets and online work profiles to keep connected. With the age of social media comes a pressure to present ourselves at our very best, and at The Dental Studio we … Continue reading Can I get braces as an adult?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10692"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11613,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10692\/revisions\/11613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}