Dr. Jonathan Suzuki, Vancouver Orthodontist Specializing in Damon Braces and Invisalign To Residents Of The Lower Mainland
1004-750 West Broadway,
Vancouver
British Columbia
V5Z 1H9
Tel: 604.879.7141
Fax: 604.879.5155
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
201-1118 Austin Avenue,
Coquitlam
British Columbia
V3K 3P5
Tel: 604.936.4225
Fax: 604.931.3818
Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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Can Adults Wear Invisalign® Braces?
This is the perfect brace system for the adult teeth for several reasons, the fist is that they do not appear to others like they are trying to be teenagers. In fact many people will not even notice that there are even braces on the teeth with Invisalign®. Then there are also dental reasons for an adult to choose this type of braces for correcting their alignment or bite problem. As an adult wearing braces are known to cause problems with the gums, problems with the roots of the teeth and tissue problems. Because the Invisalign® series of braces are less evasive than traditional braces these types of problems do not occur.
Another part of wearing these braces for an adult that makes them perfect is the braces can be taken off to be cleaned and the adjustments are not uncomfortable. There are also fewer visits to the orthodontist for adjustments because this is a series of braces. This means there will be no missed work, there will be no problems eating out or speaking in public because the braces are barely noticeable and can be taken off to eat.
One of the most important things is that this type of brace system can align the teeth and correct the dental problem faster than traditional braces for adults in most cases, while doing it gently. It is important that the movement of the adult teeth is done gently to keep from causing other problems with the roots and gums.