Adult Orthodontics

What is Adult Orthodontics?

Adult orthodontics is the orthodontic treatment we apply to our adult patients who cannot receive orthodontic treatment during childhood for various reasons or who have crowded teeth over time with age.
Adult orthodontic treatment is applied to create a beautiful smile and healthy oral structure even in advanced ages.

Why is Adult Orthodontic Treatment Performed?

Today, orthodontic treatments are preferred by those who care about their aesthetic appearance because they give the person correctly aligned teeth and a beautiful appearance.

• Correcting crooked and incorrectly positioned teeth,
• Correcting closing defects,
• Filling lost tooth gaps,
• To restore teeth and lips to their proper position,
• Correcting jaw disorders positioned forward and backward,
• Prevent mouth breathing,
• To eliminate congenital abnormalities (such as cleft lip and palate),
• It is done to prevent trauma such as teeth grinding or impact.

Treatment Stages and Methods

• Clamshell Brackets
• Aesthetic Braces
• Lingual Treatment
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Invisalign

Can Orthodontic Treatment in Adults be Applied at Any Age?

Orthodontic treatment can be applied at any age.
Teeth move at every age.

Are There Alternatives to Braces in Adult Orthodontics?

Today, in addition to traditional braces, there are also personalized aesthetic orthodontic treatments.

What is the Difference Between Adult and Pediatric Orthodontic Treatment?

In the adult period, the growth development of the jawbone has now ended.
For this reason, the treatments are mostly aimed only at tooth positions.
In severe jaw relationship problems, some jaw operations(orthognathic surgery) can be planned in combination with orthodontic treatment.

INVISALIGN (Wireless Orthodontics)

It is a kind of orthodontic treatment performed with the help of transparent plates prepared individually.

Lingual Orthodontics (Invisible Wire Treatment)

It is a type of orthodontic treatment performed with orthodontic materials placed on the inner surfaces of the teeth facing the tongue.
Tooth movements are provided with the help of wires and lingual brackets prepared individually.

Does Orthodontic Treatment Help in Jaw Joint and Teeth Clenching Problems?

If problems in the jaw joint or teeth clenching are caused by malocclusion of your teeth, orthodontic treatment will help.
Only an orthodontist can make the correct diagnosis of the problem.