{"id":10975,"date":"2023-04-04T10:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T10:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/?p=10975"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:44:28","slug":"orthodontics-as-an-adult-where-to-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/orthodontics-as-an-adult-where-to-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodontics As An Adult: Where To Start?"},"content":{"rendered":"

No matter how unhappy you are with your smile, the thought of undertaking orthodontic treatment as an adult can be intimidating for lots of people. Where do you even begin? And are you really going to have to walk around with braces aged 40? Don\u2019t worry, the team here at the Dental Studio<\/strong> have put together all the info you need on getting braces as an adult and trust me there\u2019s some pretty amazing options on the market!<\/p>\n

Investing In Your Smile<\/strong> \"orthodontics-in-colchester\"<\/p>\n

When you get braces you\u2019re doing far more for yourself than just getting braces – if that makes sense? You\u2019re investing in yourself and, for some reason, we seem to have decided that when we reach adulthood we don\u2019t need to invest in changing teeth, even if it makes us happy. It is assumed that braces are for kids, not for adults. Well we think this is totally wrong, and that any one of our patients no matter their age should feel empowered to address their smile if they want to.<\/p>\n

Plenty Of Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering orthodontics in Colchester<\/a> then we would recommend coming to see us at the practice to start off on getting a better idea of exactly what your needs are. We just need to see you, your smile and how healthy your teeth are. From here we can then assess the right types of braces for you. For now, here\u2019s a few options on the market.<\/p>\n

Invisalign<\/strong><\/p>\n

So the most popular type of orthodontics in Colchester<\/strong> is Invisalign. Most people want a brace that\u2019s adaptable to their lifestyle, both practicality and aesthetically, and Invisalign certainly delivers on both these points.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re made from clear plastic and the design is such that they sit super snug over your teeth, basically giving an invisible appearance. They\u2019re also totally removable which means you can take them out for eating and cleaning – reducing the chances of damage or the development of gum disease. Win. Win.<\/p>\n

Fixed Wired Braces<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a type of fixed braces that are mainly used today. You\u2019ve got train tracks which are the braces you\u2019ve most likely come across.<\/p>\n

The good thing about wired braces is that they are very good for fixing more complex orthodontic issues, as some people might have dental issues that go beyond that of Invisialign. They\u2019re also great for people who think they might be tempted to take thor braces out a little too often if they were using something that\u2019s removable.<\/p>\n

Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n

We hope you\u2019ve found this interesting and informative, but now we want to hear from you. Get in contact to book in for a consultation today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

No matter how unhappy you are with your smile, the thought of undertaking orthodontic treatment as an adult can be intimidating for lots of people. Where do you even begin? And are you really going to have to walk around with braces aged 40? Don\u2019t worry, the team here at the Dental Studio have put … Continue reading Orthodontics As An Adult: Where To Start?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10976,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10975","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\/10975","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=10975"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10975\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11898,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10975\/revisions\/11898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-dental-studio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}