Adult Orthodontics In San Juan Capistrano, CA
Our adult orthodontic treatments are specifically created to tackle misalignments and deliver outstanding results, regardless of your age. We're here to support you every step of the way on your journey to a confident and beautiful smile, offering a compassionate and personalized approach that's tailored just for you.
What is adult orthodontics?
Adult orthodontics is a treatment plan for adults over the age of 18 to address and correct long-standing issues such as overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth. By creating a custom orthodontic plan, your orthodontist can position your teeth and jaws to gradually align over time so you can enjoy the smile you deserve for the rest of your life.
Whether your teeth need serious correcting or just minor aesthetic adjustments, adult orthodontics can help you find your confidence with a strong, straight smile.
What is adult orthodontics?
Adult orthodontics is a treatment plan for adults over the age of 18 to address and correct long-standing issues such as overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth. By creating a custom orthodontic plan, your orthodontist can position your teeth and jaws to gradually align over time so you can enjoy the smile you deserve for the rest of your life.
Whether your teeth need serious correcting or just minor aesthetic adjustments, adult orthodontics can help you find your confidence with a strong, straight smile.
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Advantages of adult orthodontics
Boosted Confidence
Correcting misaligned teeth can significantly improve your self-esteem, allowing you to smile freely and confidently. It's never too late to invest in your greatest asset—your smile.
Long-Term Dental Stability
Orthodontic treatment ensures that your teeth are properly positioned, promoting a balanced bite and reducing the risk of future dental complications like tooth wear and TMJ dysfunction.
Enhanced Oral Health
By aligning your teeth and correcting bite issues, your oral health will naturally improve. Straight teeth are easier to clean, reducing the risk of plaque buildup, gum disease, and tooth decay.
Our Difference
Ceramic Braces
Tried-and-true and built to last, traditional metal braces are a reliable way to straighten your smile. These braces use high-quality stainless steel brackets and wires to gently guide teeth into proper alignment over time. Metal braces are a great option for treating everything from mild crowding to more complex bite issues, helping create a healthy, functional smile that lasts a lifetime.
Self-Ligating Brackets
We use self-ligating brackets for all patients who choose metal or ceramic braces. Unlike traditional brackets that use elastic ties, self-ligating braces use a specialized clip to hold the wire in place. This modern technology allows for more comfortable adjustments, shorter appointment times, and often faster treatment. It’s a smarter, smoother way to straighten smiles.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a clear aligner system made from a durable patented plastic material called SmartTrack. Invisalign offers a wide variety of aligners, which can treat mild to severe misalignment cases. Many adults opt for Invisalign as it is the most subtle, discreet way to align a beautiful smile over time.
Goodbye Goopy Impressions!
Creating your custom Invisalign trays has never been easier thanks to digital scanning. Say goodbye to goopy impression trays and hello to your best smile yet!
How it works: The adult orthodontics process
Consultation
To begin your consultation, your orthodontist will conduct a thorough examination of your jaw, teeth, and gums to address any malocclusion or bite discrepancies. Our practice offers various smile alignment solutions, so you and your orthodontist can carefully select a custom treatment outline that best fits your unique needs.
Orthodontic Records
X-rays, photographs, mouth measurements, and bite impressions or models will be taken so that your orthodontist can properly diagnose the problem and create a tailored treatment plan just for you. After the data has been gathered and assessed, your orthodontist will then design a custom dental appliance for your smile.
Placement and Fitting
After the dental appliance is created, your orthodontist will place it in your mouth and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fitting and comfort. Your orthodontist will then provide you with care and maintenance instructions to keep your appliance and smile in tip-top shape.
Next Steps
Visit your orthodontist every 8 weeks to track progress, adjust your appliance, and follow up with any questions or concerns. You'll see the orthodontist—not just an assistant—at every appointment. That means you’ll have the chance to speak directly with your provider each visit, ensuring your treatment stays on track and personalized. While every adult orthodontic journey is unique, treatment typically lasts between 18 months and 3 years.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
If you’re an adult struggling with overlapping, crowded, or gapping teeth, you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment. Jaw issues such as crossbites, overbites, underbites, or tooth wear are also signs that orthodontic treatment may be right for you. If you’re looking to straighten your teeth for aesthetic reasons, you are more than welcome to schedule a complimentary consultation so we can get started on crafting the smile you’ve always wanted.
Adult orthodontic treatment is extremely beneficial for patients who are looking to smile with confidence and reduce the risk of future dental problems. With the newest advances in orthodontic technology, treatment is now less noticable and more comfortable than ever. Many orthodontic options are designed to minimize their appearance so you can continue to lead your lifestyle uninterrupted. Orthodontic treatment can also prevent significant gum disease, tooth loss, and tooth decay later in life.
Many adult orthodontic problems are inherited and gradually worsen through the teenage years into adulthood. Other problems such as gum disease, childhood thumb sucking habits, early loss of baby or adult teeth, or even dental accidents may have significantly impacted your jaw or teeth alignment. Regardless of the cause, your orthodontist is dedicated to finding a tailored treatment solution so you can have the straightened smile you’ve always wanted.
It is never too late for you to receive the adult orthodontic care you deserve. Today, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult. Untreated misaligned teeth may lead to other problems later in life such as tooth wear, tooth decay, gum disease, difficulty chewing. While many patients look to orthodontic solutions for aesthetic reasons, getting treatment is in your best interest for a lifetime of strong oral health.
A multitude of factors come into play when determining the cost of your adult orthodontic treatment. Our team recommends scheduling a consultation with your orthodontist to find out how much you’ll pay for your adult orthodontic treatment.
